of Fayetteville, AR
January 5, 1926 - July 24, 2024
Mary Alice Fitzgibbon-Burnett passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024 in Fayetteville, AR. She was born Jan 5,1926 in DeWitt, AR to her late parents, Samuel Lee and Florence Childers Leslie. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Raymond Fitzgibbon; husband, Don Burnett and her sister, Joyce Birdsong.
She is survived by her daughter, Ann Stroud and her husband, Rick; two sisters, Pat Peterson and Leta Honea Harness; step-daughter, Donna Myers and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was an administrative assistant at Workforce for many years. She loved to travel and was proud to have visited 49 states. In addition, she loved hosting parties, garden club and her nickname was Sweet Alice.
A graveside service will be at 1:00pm on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Reverend Heather Rose officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Heifer International or Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville.
What a wonderful person Aunt Alice was she will be missed. I'm so sorry I will not be able to be there. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. With love Malinda.
Beloved Aunt Alice, known all of my life. So many memories of times spent together cooking, eating, laughing, traveling. Always loved, will always be remembered fondly.