October 31, 1930 - May 23, 2021
With deepest sorrow, we at Henryhand Funeral Home, regret to announce the passing of Mrs.Louise G. Fulller, 90, of Kingstree, SC, widow of the late Rev. Abraham L. Fulller and a retired Williamsburg County Teacher, who passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
Our lives are unfinished books which are written day by day when completed, one day, others will read them,, and remember what we did and had to say. Transitioned from this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
Blessed One
I’ve been made a most special one whose flight has now just begun among the clouds so softened for me. I rest easy now that my soul is set free. I inherited the Holy Spirit to be my friend. To dwell in paradise to no end.
Louise Starling G. Fuller was blessed with the favor of God. Affectionately called, Dolly, Louise was born in Williamsburg County, Heineman, South Carolina, to the late Frank and Viola Croskey Starling on October 31, 1930.
Education
Louise received her formal education in the Williamsburg County and Berkeley County School District, graduating from St. Stephen Colored High School, St. Stephen, SC. She received her B..S. Degree in Elementary Education from Allen University, Columbia, SC, graduate studies at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC and the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. She further studied at Winthrop College, Rock Hill, SC and the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC.
Answering The Call
Louise was baptized at the age of 17 years old in Union Baptist Church, Salters, SC. When she was in the willingness in a dream, she promised the Spirit that when she had work to be done, if she would send for her, she would come. Given the work that she has done, apparently she answered the call. Her first position in Union was Recording Secretary of the Usher Board.
A New Beginning
August 11, 1956 began a new era in her life. She was married to her fiance`, Walter Gillard, Jr., by the late Rev. Tisdale. From this union came forth, Walter, III, Margota, Zacharette and Terry Ann. To Whom much is given, much is required.
Affiliations
Usher Board - Recording Secretary, Church Clerk, Sunday School Teacher, Chairperson of Programs, Kitchen Committee and member of the Senior Choir, Williamsburg Missionary Baptist Association - Recording Secretary of the Sunday School Convention, Women’s Convention Treasurer and President. Black River Deacons, Laymen and Ministers Union - Recording Secretary, Order of the Eastern Star Prince Hall Affiliation Jurisdiction of South Carolina, Chairman of Trustee Liberty Work Chapter #171. Associate Matron, Worthy Matron Liberty #171 6th District O.E.S, District Associate Matron, Worthy Matron, 6th District, State Grand Associate Deputy O.E.S. for the State of South Carolina.
Greek Sorority
Delta Tau Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Tamias Grammates, Second Anti-Basileus, First Anti-Basileus, Basilesu, Third Anti-Basielus, 1st Vice President of the Williamsburg League of Woman Voters, Kingstree, SC. Retired 49 years, School District of Williamsburg County.
May The Work I’ve Done, Speak For Me
Her first husband, Walter, Jr., whom she was married to for thirty-one years, died February 26, 1988. Her second husband, Abraham Lincoln Fuller returned from New York to his birth place in Vance, SC (Orangeburg County), in 1991, whom she met in February 1992. And giving support and love to her life, they were married on April 23, 1994, at her home in Kingstree, SC, by Rev. James Council. The Gillard children, Walter III Margota, Zacharette, and Terry Ann, were blended into the Fuller Family. May of 2010 Abraham departed this life.
Servant of God Well Done
Louise, Servant of the Lord, participate, taught and counseled for many years. She was well liked and loved by her family, friends and Spiritual community, through her travel and stay in the states of Virginia, Georgia and at home.
Louise leaves to cherish her fond memories: Deacon Walter (Rose) Gillard of Yongsville, NC, Margota G. Hankinson of Kingstree, SC, Zacharette (Deacon Michael) Frierson of Stone Mountain, GA, Terry Ann (George) Tisdale of Kingstree, SC, Dorothy Fuller James of Baltimore, MD, Evangelist Elaine Mitchell Fuller of Charleston, SC, Deacon John D. (Evearn) of Lithonia, GA, Rev. Dr. James J. (Ruth) Fuller of Baltimore, MD, Rev. Betsy Williams Goodrich of Baltimore, MD, Paul A. (Sarah) Fuller of Brooklyn, NY, Wilhelmina (Richard) Hopson of Bronx, NY, Dr. Nathaniel (Jan) Fuller of Germantown, MD, Rev. Dr. Stanley (Rev. Dr. Ann) Lightner of Phoenix, MD; one daughter-in-law, Virginia Fuller; 48 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; 83 great-great grandchildren; and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home Kingstree, SC 843-354-2292
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