Carol Jean Rodovich

Fitzgerald

Carol Jean Rodovich Fitzgerald, 83, of Mars Hill, NC, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on February 5, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Stark Rodovich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Ricky Fitzgerald and grandson, James Burrell.

Carol was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who cherished her family. She dedicated 30 years of service to Publix Super Markets, where she worked in the deli department before retiring.

Left to cherish her memory are her partner, Bruce Edwards; loving daughter, Debra Stewart (Paul); daughter-in-law, Patti Ellington (Mike); sisters, Shirley Rodovich and Judy Maylott; grandchildren, Sydnee Payne (Matt), Stacy Burrell Vasquez (Chris), Amber Shoemaker (Chris Gonzalez), and Nick Burrell; and great-grandchildren, Aubree Payne, Jayla Vasquez, Jaiden Vasquez, Christopher Gonzalez, Jr., and Ava Gonzalez.

A memorial service to celebrate Carol's life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in the Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service. Reverend Jerry Shelton will officiate.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.