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1927 - 2013
 Barbara Jean Fuller, of Greenville passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, comfortably and at peace with family at Masonic Pathways in Alma. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Congregational Church (126 E. Cass St., Greenville MI 48838) on Friday March 8, at 2:00 pm. A time for fellowship and gathering with family and friends will follow in the churchs Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Congregational Church of Greenville, American Diabetes Association or to your need of choice.
It is no secret that Barb loved her husband, her best friend and her soul mate: Gale, whom preceded her in death 9 years ago. It is also no secret that she loved (and was loved by) her family: Her son Kirk Fuller, his wife/her daughter-in-law Alison, their children/her grandkids: Jessica and John. Her daughter Sue (Fuller) Chamberlain (Sues husband/her son-in-law Paul Chamberlain), her grandkids Jeff and Jake Nolan, her step-grandsons Aaron and Jason Chamberlain, and her great-step-granddaughter Isabelle. She also loved her very close maternal family: her Father and Mother (Ronald and Betty Martin), her brothers and sisters, and their families: (brothers: Doug (and Edna) Martin, Bob (and Sue) Martin, sisters: June (and Paul) Turner, Pat (and Bill) Irish, Sandy Mead, and Joey (and Bob) Kotarak.
Barb, loved her faith in God and her Church, where she was a long time member, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school and the fellowship of the Womens Circle. She loved her house and her home which she and Gale built, and where they raised a loving family. She loved to plant flowers in the spring near her beloved patio. She loved family visits. She loved her many friends. She loved her home town of Greenville. She loved to laugh. She loved life.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the many of you for your very kind and lasting support. She is now, after several years of declining health, at peace, making an angel somewhere laugh. The familys wish is for those which read this, whether you may know Barb or not, to ---- stop, pause ---- in person, by phone, or by text ---- take the opportunity to remind someone close to you that you love them ---- it feels great.
Mom, Grandma we will all miss your physical presence your good nature the way you made us laugh (although youve left us plenty of material) ---- BUT, rest assured you will remain alive within us all, and most importantly rest assured knowing that YOU ARE LOVED!!
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There are currently 26 condolences.
Bill Minard
Tuesday March 26, 2013 at
10:53 AM
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Kirk & Sue, My sympathies for your loss. You guys were truly blessed with a perfect set of parents. Blessings to you both.
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Dick & Veronica (Bartrum) Grimm
Monday March 25, 2013 at
10:22 PM
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Kirk,
So Sorry to hear of your Mom passing! We were neighbors, for many years, so miss talking with her! She was such a sweetie! May God give you and your family the comfort and peace now and months to come.
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Kurt and Suzy Kreeger
Saturday March 16, 2013 at
12:12 PM
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Barb and Gale were a very special couple who were always so kind and caring to us when we were a newly married couple at First Congregational Church. Barb always had a smile and encouraging word and I remember Gale's remarkably blue eyes. I think of them often at church and miss their kind presence there yet it is comforting to know they are reunited. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your families.
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Sharon Wright Harrison
Monday March 11, 2013 at
3:25 PM
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Kirk and Sue-I just read about your mom. She was a big part of my life (as was your dad) and I will miss her terribly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. She is definitely an angel making everyone laugh.
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Brenda Thompson
Friday March 8, 2013 at
12:40 PM
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Sue Chamberlain and family:
Prayers for you and your family. You were truly blessed to have a wonderful mom, such as Barb. Have faith that you will see her again in heaven. Love in christ, Brenda (Rich)Thompson & Jim Thompson
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Michelle Schofield McClintock
Friday March 8, 2013 at
12:14 PM
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Sue, Kirk, and families, what great memories your mom gave us! My high school years were filled with laughter and so much joy for the time I spent at your house. I would love to see her in heaven and the beauty she brings!!! The angels were dancing in Monday when they ushered her home.
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Debrah (Green) Tubergen
Thursday March 7, 2013 at
8:01 PM
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Sue, Kirk your mom was a special lady to a lot of people and she will be missed.Always loved to her her laugh. Thoughts and prayers for you at this most difficult time.
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Jerry Jones
Thursday March 7, 2013 at
6:31 PM
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Barb and Gale were among my closest friends. Her wit, her wisdom, and her caring devotion to her husband and family will be the lasting hallmarks of my memory. I knew her as a devoted Christian and a faithful member of the Congregational Church. She was a totally delightful woman who set the bar of caring far higher than most. To you, her family, I extend my most heartfelt sympathy. I feel a mix of sorrow in her passing, but abiding gladness in the fact Gale and his beloved Barb are now reunited.
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Chris & Sandy Cantwell
Wednesday March 6, 2013 at
10:01 PM
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Barb Fuller a wonderful Mother to some of my best friends as we grew up in Greenville, a great lady who will be sorely missed... Kirk and Sue, I am so sorry for your loss but they are back together again... Gale and Barb... our hopes that God's Grace will carry you though. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Dawn Baldwin
Wednesday March 6, 2013 at
9:14 PM
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Sue, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. May all your happy memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts. Dawn
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Norma Gray
Wednesday March 6, 2013 at
5:40 PM
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Sue, Kirk and families - So sorry to hear your Mom passed away. She was such a good friend for many years and so much fun to be around. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Norma(Brown)&Dick Gray
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Stephanie Mead Shapiro
Wednesday March 6, 2013 at
1:09 PM
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I will always remember Aunt Barb's laugh. She was an inspiration to me from a young age. Always such a healthy, vivacious woman. So happy she's at peace, but she will be missed! Much love...
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Pam Swartz
Wednesday March 6, 2013 at
1:05 PM
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Kirk, Sue and family. What a special beautiful lady heaven has gained. Words cannot express how we loved you're Mom and will miss her. She loved her family, her neighborhood and community so much, and we loved her. She was such a great asset to the neighborhood, no need for 2 car families in our day....always a cup of sugar, an egg, a band-aid to share. They were always returned with a bonus like fresh baked cookies. Barb had such a great sense of humor and she loved having a special husband to share her life with. Gale and Barb were so proud of their family and so happy they could raise them in the community they loved. Barb made our lives on Grove Street happier and richer for so many years. She will be missed and remembered always. Blessing to you all at this time. Love, Swartz's Ken, Iva Mae, and Pam
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Christie
Wednesday March 6, 2013 at
12:25 PM
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Saving a big hug for you when you return to school! Your mom's picture is beautiful...like mother like daughter.
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Kay Young
Wednesday March 6, 2013 at
9:00 AM
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Sue,Jeff,Jake
So sorry to hear about your mom ,She was truly a great mom she will be mist.
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Tammy Mead Kelleher
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
9:53 PM
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Kirk, Sue and families: I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. She was always so much fun, and I can't tell you how much those summers in Greenville meant to me! I remember her always laughing, even when her peanut butter pie landed upside down on the floor! You're all in my prayers; she will be missed.
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Doug & Loretta Palmer
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
8:29 PM
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Our love and prayers are with you. May you find strength in your faith, and comfort in the love that goes on eternally.
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Barbara (Green) Wood
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
7:57 PM
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Sue, Your mom was a wonderful person, loved by many. I don't think she had a mean bone in her body. It was always a joy to see her and she didn't forget a soul! May the Lord give you the strength and comfort these next few days and months to come!!
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Vicki LaBelle
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
5:24 PM
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Sue & Kirk,
May the peace that comes from memories comfort you both in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
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Kim Wilson
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
5:00 PM
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Kirk, Sue and families.
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor for many many years.She was such a joy to have living next to me. We always watched over each other. Lots of memories with both your parents and my kids. Couldn't have asked for better neighbors. She will be missed deeply. Your mom and dad are reunited again.
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Jen
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
4:02 PM
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Sending love and hugs. Celebrating your mom and dad's reunion....
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KIM WEBER
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
3:41 PM
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KIRK, SUE AND FAMILIES:
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS SUCH A DEAR LADY AND A WONDERFUL FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR. I WILL MISS HER.
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Jan vonReichbauer
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
9:05 AM
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I'm sure your dad was smiling yesterday, though my heart is heavy for what you, Kirk, and the kids are going through. Your mom was such a beautiful person. She will be missed greatly. My prayers of love and support are with you all during this terribly difficult time.
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Beth Green Collier
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
8:53 AM
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Sue,Kirk, and families,I am so sorry for your loss of your Mom. My heart aches for you.She was a wonderful woman and I have such great memories of her.She was my other Mom growing up...Sue, I still see us exercising with her to Jack LaLanne and her making us her little pizzas for lunch..And I hear her laughter..As Cheryl said, Grove St was a fun place to be growing up..I can almost hear the laughter of our Mom's in heaven right now..If you need anything, or just to talk..call anytime.I am holding you all up in prayer as you walk this difficult road.I love you~
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Cheryl Green Wright
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
6:16 AM
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Sue, Kirk, and families,
I am sadden to hear of your mom's passing. I have so many happy memories of her and your family. Growing up on Grove Street was a fun place to be. So many happy times. Love to all.
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Cheryl Wright
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
6:12 AM
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