Avola Fitzwater Obituary
The world bids farewell to Avola Fitzwater in Dothan, Alabama, departing on May 25, 2026 at the age of 94. Avola leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Avola Fitzwater to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Botts (Elisha) and Helen Botts; her husband Clarence D. Fitzwater; her children, Mary Ging, Cherry Walker, Debbie Fuzzell and Billy Bob Groom; and her siblings, Ruby Fitzwater, Ruth Hersch (Lee), Ola Mae, Ike Botts, Albert Botts and Fami Cochran.
She is survived by: her children, Marsha Fitzwater, Melodie Bruns (Alan), Marty Fitzwater (Lana) and Eileen Downen (Rick); and her grandchildren, Shawn Armstrong (Theresa), Kandra Armstrong, Chris Armstrong (Melinda), Matt Hill (Fran), Jackie Roberts (Eric), Will Maddox, Rachel Moore (Larry), Jennifer Scritchfield (Shane), Veronica Patton (Kevin), Jason Bruns (Anna), Tim Hayes, Jeremy Walker (Sharon), Casey Walker, Sabrina Jones (Caleb), Lennon Behrhorst, Dakota Fuzzell, Chloe Fuzzell, Harley Downen, Letisha Wade, Danny Downen (Cynthia), Nate Downen (Cristina), Ranessa Fitzwater and Shae Bobo (Devin). She is also survived by many great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family members, and dear friends.
