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2013
Virginia M. Fuller, 94, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born June 24, 1919, in Coalgate, OK to Italian immigrants Joseph and Katie (Barta) Ellena.
Virginia joined the U.S. Navy WAVES in 1944 during WWII. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post #1114. She worked at Deaconess Hospital as a nurse's aide and was a longtime member of Garvinwood General Baptist Church. She enjoyed handcrafts, reading, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
Virginia was preceded in death by her first husband, George Simmons, Jr.; second husband, Wallace Fuller; seven sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by her daughters, Pam (James) Stone of Henderson, KY and Donna Craig of Evansville, IN; grandchildren, Michelle Stone and Jason (Christy) Stone, both of Henderson, KY and Shane Craig of Evansville, IN; great granddaughters, Abbey and Ellie Payne and Jewel Stone, all of Henderson; several nieces and nephews; good friend, Esther Dempsey; and her cat, Lilly.
Services with military rites will be 1:30 PM Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Rev. Brett Ryor, Sr. and the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club, with burial in Locust Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Garvinwood General Baptist Church.
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5 Entries
November 1, 2013
Donna & Family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gale Brocksmith
November 1, 2013
Lori Simmons
A tribute of respect to this dear sweet woman. I have only seen her be kind to everyone she encountered. I saw her be a devoted wife.. An amazing Mother. Rest in peace Aunt Virginia. I know her family and friends will miss her and always hold her Dear to their hearts . God Bless.
October 31, 2013
What a sweet lady and a dear friend to my Mom, Esther. She will be greatly missed. God Bless the family during this difficult time.
Maridawn Wissner Dull
October 31, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
October 31, 2013
Lynne & Gary Alderson
Our sincerest sympathies to Pam, Donna, and your families. Lynne & I enjoyed seeing Virginia in the shop each week, she was such a treasure
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