Constance Fisher

Constance “Connie” Fisher August 12, 1922 - August 28, 2009 Constance Mercedes Muehlberger Fisher of Waco passed away Friday, August 28, 2009. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 1 at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey Chapel with the Dr. Steven Mansen officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31 at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey Garden Room. Connie was born August 12, 1922, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Clarence A. Muehlberger and Mabel Roberts Muehlberger. She graduated from Wichita Falls High School in the spring of 1941, and in the fall enrolled in the University of Texas in Austin, graduating with a BS degree in Home Economics. While at the University of Texas she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. In the mid 1950’s she earned her teaching certificate from Baylor University. On February 20, 1945, Connie married John B Fisher, Jr. of Waco. At the time John was still on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces. They moved around for a year or so fulfilling John’s military service and then returned to Waco where John and Connie lived for the rest of their lives. Connie maintained their home and performed all of the tasks of a wife and mother with great skill and love. In addition, Connie was active outside the home. Connie joined the Junior League of Waco in 1947 and was an active member for many years. She was also a member of the Current Events Club and Friday Forum for many years. Connie and John helped organize the Arthritis Foundation in Waco and were active in the Waco Arthritis Foundation. Connie taught Homemaking and English at University Jr. High School in Waco from the late 1950’s to the late 1960’s. Connie and John were longtime members of the First Baptist Church of Waco where John served as a leader of the Church. She suffered for many years with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Despite living with considerable pain, she virtually never complained or let it prevent her from living a full useful and happy life. Connie was a loving Mother and Grandmother and a friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 58 years, John B Fisher, Jr. She is survived by her two sons, John B Fisher III and wife, Carolyn of Waco and David William Fisher and wife, Cyndy, of Austin; grandchildren Charlie Hays, Sam Hays and wife, Julie, Ellan Hays Shelton and husband, Andrew; William Copus Fisher, Caroline Christine Fisher, and Matthew David Fisher. She is also survived by her brother Clarence W. Muehlberger of Wichita Falls, Texas; sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Powell of Waco; a niece and four nephews and many friends. The Fisher family would like to thank Mother’s caregivers, Jane Polston, Eula Jackson, Wilma Blackwell and Gi Gi Plum for their dedicated and compassionate care. The Fishers would also like to thank Dr. Jim Copeland and his entire staff for their patient, professional and caring service. Memorials can be made to the Arthritis Foundation, the Salvation Army, Baylor University or a charity of your choice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey