Shirley Fulbright

Shirley Fulbright, 80, of Marble Hill, MO., passed away Friday May 1, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family, singing and talking to her as she slipped into the loving arms of JESUS! She was born on November 10, 1939, daughter of Perl and Stella Kathryn Long Cook. On January 26 of 1957 she made a lifelong commitment to the Rev. Jimmie Fulbright. They were married a long 63 years. They were tossed thru many trials and sickness, but the love prevailed. During her childhood years she attended schools at James, Bloomfield, Hurricane and Patton. To this union six children were born. Kathy Fulbright, Karla (Kevin) Robinson, Jimmie (Dana) Fulbright, Kimberly (Randy) Keith, Kelly (Denver) Cook, Kristy (Eric) Mayfield. Thru the year's mom became an excellent seamstress and she loved to make quilts. She has many all over the area and many she has ready to go. In 2001 after the country was attacked, she made the patriotic bears and they were shipped to New York City. Mom was so generous, she made bears, dolls and elephants and shipped to St. Jude. The family continued to grow, and eleven grandchildren were born. Emily (Todd) Leslie, Sarah (Jeremy) Weadon, Jr. "Mark" (Jessica) Davis, Betsy (Jessie) Sites, Hannah (Pooter) Cook, Hayden Mayfield, Hattie (Daylan) Davis, Hunter (Michelle) Fulbright, Molly (Craig) Davidson, Sydney (Garett) Faulkner, and Judson Mayfield. Moms life was totally complete when the grands came along but it was about to get a lot bigger! Twenty-three great-grandchildren were about to start entering the family! Kallie, Allie, Maddie, and Asher Davis, Thomas & Elliot Leslie, Kaden, Kale, Kizzie, Kash Cook, Bentley, Braxton, Ensley Fulbright, Vincent, Gage, Anna Clair Weadon, Corbin, Collin, Colby, Canyon Sites, Rhyen, Maverick, Sawyer Davis. Three step-grandchildren Cassie Davidson, Trevor Davidson and Caroline Crossiboom. She is also survived by her brother Donald Ray Cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Helen Welker and Wilma "Dean" Roark. Visitation will be Monday, May 4, 2020 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Hurricane Fork General Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the church with Rev. Steve Sander, Rev. Junior Davis and Rev. Joe Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Shirley Fulbright

November 10, 1939 - May 1, 2020