“Nell” Nellie Mae Haney Fulks, 88, was born May 3, 1926, in Houston, Mo., to William Huston and Mary Ellen (Stricklin) Haney. She passed away June 9, 2014, at Mercy Hospital Springfield, Mo.
She married Elvin L. Fulks on Aug. 1, 1951; they had two sons, Mark and Lynn.
In 1948, she was baptized in the Baptist Church and later joined the Houston First Christian Church, where she taught a class of young people and later to a group of seniors for many years.
Nell was a secretary for David Impey for four years and then worked for the International Shoe Factory and at Fort Wood in the transportation office. She remained home caring for her sons until they finished high achool at which time she went to work at Brown Shoe Factory, where she worked for 17 years.
She retired in 1993 when Brown Shoe Factory closed and devoted her time to gardening, canning and growing beautiful flowers.
Nell was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Homer C. Haney and Howard E. Haney; a sister, Opal M. Johanson; her husband, Elvin Fulks in July 2008; and a daughter-in-law, Debra Ann.
She is survived by her sons, Mark Fulks of Michigan and Lynn Fulks of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a granddaughter, Angela Marie of St. Louis, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Cohen and Olivia; and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to send their sincere appreciation to Mercy Hospital Select Specialty Care and Manor Care of Springfield, Mo., for their care and concern for their mother for the past three months.
Nell enjoyed her companionship with her husband and family and enjoyed visiting with her friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services were 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Houston First Christian Church with Brother Don Elliott officiating. Pallbearers were Bob Gentry, Danny Carter, Don Odle, Jim Staley, David Silveus and Dick Steckler. Honorary pallbearers were Mark Fulks, Lynn Fulks and Eldon Powers. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Hill Cemetery or Houston First Christian Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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