Funeral services for Paula Marie Fulkerson, 62, St. Marys, will be 10 am, Thursday March 10, 2016, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Vinland Cemetery.
She died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS.
Paula was born October 18, 1953, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Kenneth LeRoy and Margie Jean Terrel Schutz. She graduated from Baldwin High School in 1971. In 1978 she and her family moved to St. Marys.
She worked for Graybar at Jeffrey Energy Center as a tool room manager. She enjoyed doing crafts, shopping with her grandchildren, working in her flower beds at home, and taking care of her dog Molly.
Paula married Roger Carlson in 1973, they later divorced. She married David L. Fulkerson on September 1, 2001, in Vinland, KS, he preceded her in death in 2013.
Survivors include her daughter Heather and husband Chris Jackson, Baldwin; son Marc and wife Sarah Carlson, St. Marys; sister Glenda Jo and husband Daryl Rockers, Baldwin; grandchildren Ashley and Jordan Jackson, Baldwin, Lizzie, Trent, Trevor and Lexie Carlson, St. Marys; niece Rhonda and husband Bob Carlisle; great nephew Alex Carlisle.
She is preceded in death by her dad Kenneth Schutz and husband David Lee Fulkerson.
A visitation will be 5:30-7pm, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Paula Fulkerson Grandchildren Education Fund or Vinland Cemetery, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street Lawrence, KS 66044.
I’m so sorry, I must have been thinking about Glenda’s daughter Rhonda but I meant Paula, of course!
Dear Glenda, Daryl, Margie and all of Rhonda’s family and loved ones…. I am pained to hear of Paula’s death. The entire midwest will be a sadder place without her radiant smile and fun disposition, just like you Glenda and I hope all of her kids and grandchildren inherited it too! I pray God will help you through this difficult time.
Heather, Marc and family, I am so very sadden by the loss of Paula. She was the best neighbor and friend I could have asked for. We both moved to the neighborhood in St. Marys at the same time. Paula always had that warm wonderful smile and made you feel so welcome. I have many great memories. Hold her memories in your heart and know you had the best mom ever. God bless and comfort. A friend always, Debbie
I’ve shared many laughs with Paula, seems she was always smiling. Prayers to her family.
Deepest sympathies. I graduated BHS with Paula and loved her smile and laughter,
Marc,Heather and families… We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a great friend to our family. I don’t think I ever seen her when she wasn’t smiling or laughing. We will miss her very much. Sending prayers to each of you for comfort and peace. She will be with you all forever in your hearts and the wonderful memories you have of her. God be with you each one.
Dear Heather & Marc, I`m so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. So very sad, so young! My deepest sympathy to all of Paula`s loved ones. May God give you peace & comfort to endure your hurt at this sad time! God bless you all! Hugs & prayers, Ruth
I stated working with Paula at Cut N Curl in the 70’s then we both went to work at King Radio. I might not have seen or talked to her often but when we did get together it was like we have not been apart. I know she loved her family so much. Please take care of yourself and try to move on, yes I am talking about you Jo. God Bless