Evelyn Fullerton

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 8:51 AM

By Aaron DeOrnellis

Evelyn Fullerton, 91, of Kirbyville and Grandin, Missouri, was born July 29, 1930

Evelyn Fullerton, 91, of Kirbyville and Grandin, Missouri, was born July 29, 1930, and passed away January 30, 2022. She was the daughter of Earl (Chick) Allen and Grace (Morris) Allen. She married Wallace Fullerton on August 6, 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; brother Efton Allen; sisters Elizabeth Allen, Edna Needham, and Ella Loomis; and grandson Henry Rice.

She is survived by her son Jim Fullerton (Linda) and daughter Judy (Jim) Rice; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; eight step-great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other relatives.

She accepted Jesus at ten years old. She was a member of the Old Branson Quartet, singing alto and playing the guitar. She worked at Reich Shoe Store in Branson for 20 years before retiring.

She loved and cherished her family and friends. She was a good cook, seamstress, and a very dedicated Christian.

Funeral services were held at Hilltop Church of God, at Kirbyville, on Jan. 5, 2022. Under the direction of Whelchel Grace Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Lewallen Cemetery in Branson, on Sat. Feb. 12, at 2:00 PM. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1202, Branson, MO 65615.