Shirley Steen Fuller, 90, a longtime resident of Shelburne, Vt., died on July 4, 2025.
She was born on August 22, 1934, to the late Glenn and Mildred (Carr) Steen. She grew up on a dairy farm on Hardscrabble Road in Flackville, N.Y.
She married Gerald R. Fuller on August 23, 1958, and was happily wed for 51 years.
She is predeceased by her husband, Gerald; and her sister, Lorna Webb, and her husband, William Webb, of Canton, N.Y.
Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her three children: daughter, Judith (Timothy) Johnson, of Tempe, Ariz.; son Jeffrey (Sarah) Fuller of Davidson, N.C.; and son G. Glen (Barb) Fuller of New London, N.H.; and eight grandchildren, three great-grandsons and four nieces.
Shirley graduated from the Ogdensburg Free Academy, Ogdensburg, N.Y., in 1952. Following graduation, she worked at the Ogdensburg Trust Company. She was later employed at the Department of Education, Cornell University, in Ithaca, N.Y. After raising three children, she eventually joined the staff of the Howard Bank in Shelburne, where she was known for her cheerful smile, sense of humor and excellent service. She retired in 1998 after 20 years. She was a longtime, active member of the Shelburne United Methodist Church.
Shirley is well known for her love of family, friends, church and playing bridge. She felt blessed and happy in her life, fulfilled by the day-to-day moments of living and the joys these moments produce. She was happiest being busy, spending time with friends and family, and helping others. She will be fondly remembered by those who knew and loved her.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10 a.m., at Shelburne United Methodist Church, followed by a reception with light refreshments. A private burial will be held at a later time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelburne United Methodist Church, PO Box 365, Shelburne, VT 05482.
This article appears in The Cartoon Issue 2025.