Ruth Ann Fuller

of Memphis, TN

August 12, 1948 - February 28, 2023

Ruth Ann Fuller, age 74, passed away Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 in Memphis. TN. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on August 12, 1948 to William P. and Lillian Fuller. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Robert Scott Fuller, and her twin brother and sister, William Thomas and Mary Paul Fuller.

Ruth Ann is survived by her brother, John W. Fuller (Cheryl) of Memphis; her niece and sister-in-law, Karen Fuller and Anita Fuller, both of Little Rock; her nephews, Chris Fuller(Tina) of Athens, Alabama; Craig Fuller (Cindy) of Jackson, TN; and Spencer Fuller (Maria) of Memphis. She had 6 great-nieces and nephews.

Ruth Ann graduated from Searcy High School and Arkansas State University with a bachelor's degree in Special Education and Master's in Administration. She taught special education and fourth grade in the Searcy Public Schools for 37 years. Ruth Ann also taught briefly at the Sunshine School in Searcy.

Ruth Ann was a lifelong Methodist and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Searcy. She was also a member of Chapter AA, PEO. She had a deep passion for Special Olympics and worked with them for years until her health kept her from it. One of her biggest thrills was meeting and visiting with Eunice Kennedy, the founder of Special Olympics.

A private family gathering will be held at Gum Springs cemetery on Saturday, April 1 with a celebration-visitation to be held that same afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Searcy. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 304 N. Main St., Searcy, AR, 72143 or Sunshine School, P.O. Box 831, Searcy, AR 72145.

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Service Information
Visitation
Celebration
First United Methodist Church
304 N. Main St.
Searcy,  AR 72143
4/1/2023 at 2:00-4:00PM
Service
Private Family Gathering
Gum Springs Cemetery
Hwy 267 and Booth Road
Searcy,  AR 72143

Cemetery/Interment
Gum Springs Cemetery
Highway 267 & Booth Road
Searcy, AR 72143

Memorial Contributions
First United Methodist Church
304 N. Main Street
Searcy, AR 72143
Sunshine School
PO Box 831
Searcy, AR 72145


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com