From Dave�s Desk
by David Fulbright
The following obituary is from the memorial service of Edith Fulbright, wife of John Fulbright. John and Edith have not been able to come to the past several reunions. She is an aunt of David Fulbright, Anita Fulbright Werner, Jim Gurley, and Mildred Blankenship. Many of you know her husband, John, and her daughter Laurel.
Edith Kathern Fulbright, daughter of George E. and Lillie Prescott Mizer was born on December 7, 1916 in Laclede County, Missouri near Morgan and departed this life on August 19, 1999 in Breech Regional Medical Center. On March 29, 1936 she was united in marriage with John Fulbright and to this union was born a daughter, Laurel, who survives. In 1931 Edith professed her faith in Christ and was united with the old Candock Union Church later uniting with the First Congregational Church in Lebanon. For forty-four years Edith was employed at Louise G. Wallace Hospital, now known as Breech Regional Medical Center. Edith was a licensed practical nurse, working as a floor nurse for a number of years and surgical nurse for over thirty years. Edith's hobbies included quilting, embroidery and other kinds of handwork. She is survived by her husband John of the home; a daughter Laurel Ledbetter of Lebanon, two sisters, Edna Adair and Lenora Tennison and her husband Junior, all of Lebanon; two grandchildren, Missouri and Dona Scott of Kansas City, Missouri; one great granddaughter Angela Ledenham of Washburn, Missouri; also several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.Edith was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Lee Boyd Mizer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a special sister, who will be greatly missed by each of her family members
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"Cat" Houser is doing well after a prolonged illness. She has had consistently good medical reports in recent weeks and has returned to work. She is still looking forward to building a new home on her late mother and father's land. She sends her greetings to everyone and plans to be at the next reunion!
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Judy Fulbright has taken a new position with the "Charlotte Observer." She drives a hundred miles a day to Charlotte and back, but it is better for her for other reasons. Judy has worked for the "Observer" for 15 years.
Judy's adoption of her son, Bradley Lynn Fulbright, was complete on August 6, 1999. Bradley is six years old, and his birthday is August 31. Many of you got to meet Bradley at the last reunion. There has been some confusion in the past over Judy's address. It is Judy Fulbright, 3490 Oxford School Road Catawba, NC 28609.
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David Fulbright has a new address and telephone number. David moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in May, 1999. He is working in corporate training and human resources for Gear Products, Inc.