Obituary, TheChattanoogan.com, Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Fuller-Gerald
Gifted Builder, Designer, and Decorator
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Parker Fuller-Gerald, of Chattanooga, passed at home, one day shy of her 90th birthday.
Elizabeth was born May 5, 1931. A Godly matriarch of her family, she came from humble beginnings, being widowed at the young age of 28 with four small children, ages two to ten, and raising them as a single mother for many years. She was a gifted designer, builder, and decorator. She designed, built, and decorated one of the largest and most impressive homes in Chattanooga - Windy Hill Estate. She worked alongside her husband, Clyde Fuller, in building Southwest Motor Freight, one of the nation's largest private trucking firms. She loved her family dearly, and she truly had a servant's heart, always willing to help her family and friends in any way possible.
Some of the Christian ministries and endeavors in which she was involved included serving as a Board Member for: Bethel Bible Village, House of Grace, Teen Challenge, Turning Point Ministries, Channels of Love, Resurrection Time Church, and Jimmy Swaggart International Ministries.
A few years after the death of her husband, Clyde, she met and married Bishop Roy Gerald, who was a Pastor for over 50 years and had a passion for evangelistic and mission work. Together they went on mission trips to India, Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Peru, Turkey, and Greece.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, R. L. Parker, of Dalton, GA, and by her second husband, Clyde M. Fuller, of Chattanooga; parents, Charlie and Gertrude Hughes; sisters, Lucille Gaddis and Bobbie Hicks; brother, Colin Hughes.
Survivors include her third husband, from St. Louis, MO; children; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.
Elizabeth was known for her kindness and compassion. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was spending time with her family and friends. She was an excellent role model and demonstrated Christianity through her life experiences and involvements.
The funeral service will be at 3 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021 at City Church, 7122 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421, with Dr. Mike Chapman officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday from 2-3 pm at City Church.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Note: The names of survivors have been removed out of respect for their privacy and in compliance with Find A Grave guidelines.
Mary Elizabeth Fuller-Gerald
Gifted Builder, Designer, and Decorator
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Parker Fuller-Gerald, of Chattanooga, passed at home, one day shy of her 90th birthday.
Elizabeth was born May 5, 1931. A Godly matriarch of her family, she came from humble beginnings, being widowed at the young age of 28 with four small children, ages two to ten, and raising them as a single mother for many years. She was a gifted designer, builder, and decorator. She designed, built, and decorated one of the largest and most impressive homes in Chattanooga - Windy Hill Estate. She worked alongside her husband, Clyde Fuller, in building Southwest Motor Freight, one of the nation's largest private trucking firms. She loved her family dearly, and she truly had a servant's heart, always willing to help her family and friends in any way possible.
Some of the Christian ministries and endeavors in which she was involved included serving as a Board Member for: Bethel Bible Village, House of Grace, Teen Challenge, Turning Point Ministries, Channels of Love, Resurrection Time Church, and Jimmy Swaggart International Ministries.
A few years after the death of her husband, Clyde, she met and married Bishop Roy Gerald, who was a Pastor for over 50 years and had a passion for evangelistic and mission work. Together they went on mission trips to India, Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Peru, Turkey, and Greece.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, R. L. Parker, of Dalton, GA, and by her second husband, Clyde M. Fuller, of Chattanooga; parents, Charlie and Gertrude Hughes; sisters, Lucille Gaddis and Bobbie Hicks; brother, Colin Hughes.
Survivors include her third husband, from St. Louis, MO; children; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.
Elizabeth was known for her kindness and compassion. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was spending time with her family and friends. She was an excellent role model and demonstrated Christianity through her life experiences and involvements.
The funeral service will be at 3 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021 at City Church, 7122 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421, with Dr. Mike Chapman officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday from 2-3 pm at City Church.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Note: The names of survivors have been removed out of respect for their privacy and in compliance with Find A Grave guidelines.
Obituary, TheChattanoogan.com, Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Fuller-Gerald
Gifted Builder, Designer, and Decorator
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Parker Fuller-Gerald, of Chattanooga, passed at home, one day shy of her 90th birthday.
Elizabeth was born May 5, 1931. A Godly matriarch of her family, she came from humble beginnings, being widowed at the young age of 28 with four small children, ages two to ten, and raising them as a single mother for many years. She was a gifted designer, builder, and decorator. She designed, built, and decorated one of the largest and most impressive homes in Chattanooga - Windy Hill Estate. She worked alongside her husband, Clyde Fuller, in building Southwest Motor Freight, one of the nation's largest private trucking firms. She loved her family dearly, and she truly had a servant's heart, always willing to help her family and friends in any way possible.
Some of the Christian ministries and endeavors in which she was involved included serving as a Board Member for: Bethel Bible Village, House of Grace, Teen Challenge, Turning Point Ministries, Channels of Love, Resurrection Time Church, and Jimmy Swaggart International Ministries.
A few years after the death of her husband, Clyde, she met and married Bishop Roy Gerald, who was a Pastor for over 50 years and had a passion for evangelistic and mission work. Together they went on mission trips to India, Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Peru, Turkey, and Greece.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, R. L. Parker, of Dalton, GA, and by her second husband, Clyde M. Fuller, of Chattanooga; parents, Charlie and Gertrude Hughes; sisters, Lucille Gaddis and Bobbie Hicks; brother, Colin Hughes.
Survivors include her third husband, from St. Louis, MO; children; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.
Elizabeth was known for her kindness and compassion. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was spending time with her family and friends. She was an excellent role model and demonstrated Christianity through her life experiences and involvements.
The funeral service will be at 3 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021 at City Church, 7122 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421, with Dr. Mike Chapman officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday from 2-3 pm at City Church.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Note: The names of survivors have been removed out of respect for their privacy and in compliance with Find A Grave guidelines.
Mary Elizabeth Fuller-Gerald
Gifted Builder, Designer, and Decorator
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Parker Fuller-Gerald, of Chattanooga, passed at home, one day shy of her 90th birthday.
Elizabeth was born May 5, 1931. A Godly matriarch of her family, she came from humble beginnings, being widowed at the young age of 28 with four small children, ages two to ten, and raising them as a single mother for many years. She was a gifted designer, builder, and decorator. She designed, built, and decorated one of the largest and most impressive homes in Chattanooga - Windy Hill Estate. She worked alongside her husband, Clyde Fuller, in building Southwest Motor Freight, one of the nation's largest private trucking firms. She loved her family dearly, and she truly had a servant's heart, always willing to help her family and friends in any way possible.
Some of the Christian ministries and endeavors in which she was involved included serving as a Board Member for: Bethel Bible Village, House of Grace, Teen Challenge, Turning Point Ministries, Channels of Love, Resurrection Time Church, and Jimmy Swaggart International Ministries.
A few years after the death of her husband, Clyde, she met and married Bishop Roy Gerald, who was a Pastor for over 50 years and had a passion for evangelistic and mission work. Together they went on mission trips to India, Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Peru, Turkey, and Greece.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, R. L. Parker, of Dalton, GA, and by her second husband, Clyde M. Fuller, of Chattanooga; parents, Charlie and Gertrude Hughes; sisters, Lucille Gaddis and Bobbie Hicks; brother, Colin Hughes.
Survivors include her third husband, from St. Louis, MO; children; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.
Elizabeth was known for her kindness and compassion. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was spending time with her family and friends. She was an excellent role model and demonstrated Christianity through her life experiences and involvements.
The funeral service will be at 3 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021 at City Church, 7122 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421, with Dr. Mike Chapman officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday from 2-3 pm at City Church.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Note: The names of survivors have been removed out of respect for their privacy and in compliance with Find A Grave guidelines.
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