Martha "Jean" Fulton Obituary (1931

Martha "Jean" VanLear Fulton, 88, of Bridgewater, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Mrs. Fulton was born on March 25, 1931 in Augusta County and was a daughter of the late Dallas Arthur and Bertha Ethel (Wagner) VanLear. Jean retired after many years from the State Water Control Board where she worked as a secretary. She was a long time active member of the Bridgewater United Methodist Church. Mrs. Fulton enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. On March 25 1951 she married Jennings Harris "Bud" Fulton, who preceded her in death on August 30, 2019. She is survived her sons, Gerald Fulton and wife Janet of Mt Crawford, Kenneth Fulton of Harrisonburg, Donn Fulton of Centerville; grandchildren, Ronnie Fulton, Brandi Zimmerman, Donnie Fulton, Bruce Showalter; great-grandchildren, Addison Fulton, Parker Fulton, Avery Zimmerman, Eden Showalter; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11 AM at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church with Pastor Stephen Creech officiating. Burial will be held privately. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 7 until 8 PM at the McMullen Funeral Home. Those wishing may share a memory of Jean or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.