Mariann Theresa Fitzgerald (nee Stilwell) passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on June 3rd, 2025, at her home in Pulaski, Tennessee. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 31, 1935, Mariann was the cherished daughter of Theresa and Bill Stilwell. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband Robert (Bob) Fitzgerald for 69 years and a loving mother to her children Shannon and Kathleen. Mariann was an exceptional cook, a lover of music, travel, books, and nature. She and Bob operated a tree farm and later a B&B, embracing a life filled with nature and hospitality. Mariann was a devout Catholic and a member of the Catholic Family Movement, known for her generosity and care for others. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. A funeral mass will be held on June 25th, 2025 at 11:00AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pulaski, TN. Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements for Mariann Theresa Fitzgerald.

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