Ovella Lachell

Fitzpatrick

Reflections Ovella Lachell Fitzpatrick was born to David Lucas Hylick, Sr., and Clara Jean Hylick on October 5, 1965. She graduated in the top five of the Class of 1983, from Maplewood Comprehensive High School in Nashville, TN. She pursued a career in transportation with the State of Tennessee for 30-plus years and relied on Jehovah to become sufficient and successful. On July 24, 1982, Ovella symbolized her dedication to Jehovah by water baptism. Outside of the preaching work, she enjoyed listening to Kingdom Melodies and conducting personal Bible studies with her grandchildren. She was very passionate about her grandchildren. She displayed their portraits in her office but also brought them into work with her. She serviced 70%–80% of the trucking industry in West Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. She bestowed this business to her daughters, as Kalea Armstrong continues her legacy. She was a devoted mother of five women and an extended mom to many. If there was an attribute that Ovella was known for, it was her kindness. She rarely raised her voice and spoke with a smile, but she was also an enjoyment at gatherings, compelling people to let go and live in the moment. To her clients, she was always a listening ear, but if they ever heard her playfully utter, "Drop it like it's hot," then her receipt book wasn't too far from being flipped open. She was such a jokester and found joy in laughter, even through her pain, as she endured until the end. Some of you may refer to her as "Ms. Ovella" and the "Tag Lady". She was called "Teeny" by family, and to her daughters, she was "Mama". She lost her battle October 15, 2020. She leaves her legacy to: daughters, Erika Hylick, Karea Armstrong, Kalea Armstrong, Kateena Armstrong, and Kie Armstrong; grandchildren, Janiyah, Destini, Jaeson, Xzayvion (Ziggy), Dezire, Camron, Chloe, and Kenslie; and a host of other extended children who loved her nearly the same. She leaves to cherish her memory: father, David Hylick, Sr.; mother, Clara Hylick; brothers, Micheal (Lisa) Hylick, David (Tamica) Hylick, Jr., and Austin Hylick; sisters, Camaiya Hylick and Carletta Hylick (Sherry Ann Hylick and twin, Quintella Rochell Hylick, preceded her in death); six nephews and a niece; uncles, Orstine Harvell and Robert Harvell; and a host of cousins. Her aunt, Gladys, preceded her in death. She shared a bond with dear friend, Betty Cole; special friends, Tracy Palmer, Sheila Benton, James Parson, Charlene Webber, and Kevin Early, as well as over 2,000 clients in West Tennessee and internationally. In closing, as we gather in grief and in gratitude, let us remember her heart that brought us happiness