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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9 Condolence(s)
Lisa McKenzie Bradley
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Ruth Ann was such a wonderful friend to my mother and was much loved. She is greatly missed.
God Bless her family.
Lisa McKenzie Bradley
Debra Hall
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Sincere Condolences.
Sara Kate Moore Mercer
Monday, March 13, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear about sweet Ruthann. She was so very kind. We went through school and graduated together. I’m going to try to make it for her Memorial Services, but you certainly will be in my prayers. May God bless you all!
Marilyn Blackwell
Friday, March 10, 2023
I transfered to Searcy High at the start of my Jr. Year where I first met
Ruth Ann later again at Harding Place where I
am employed. She was such a sweet and delightful person.
Jo Ann Roth Cooper
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Fuller family that is left has my deepest sympathy.
Billy you did a good job taking on Ruth Ann and letting her live in your home.
Jo Ann
Robbye Ridout
Thursday, March 9, 2023
To the family:
Ruth Ann was a kind, intelligent delightful Southern “Ladyâ€!
She will be greatly missed, but will be often remembered by many. We were all blessed to have had her in our lives.
Robbye and Wayne Ridout
Kathy and Steve Lightle
Thursday, March 9, 2023
We have known Ruth Ann our whole lives. She was such an intelligent woman, always interesting and had such a sense of humor. When she was at Harding Place and my sister moved there, Ruth Ann was so kind to her. Kim only lived 9 days. Ruth Ann brought her love in her last days that we will never forget.
Georgeanne McIlveene
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Ruth Ann was my son’s favorite teacher. We loved her and miss her!
Judy Fine
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Prayers of comfort for all her family & friends. Met her a few times long time ago with Julita Hudgins our dear friend..she was a very sweet lady...