Gwendolyn “Jill” Kay Fulk, 81, of Fulks Run went to be with her loving Lord
January 20, 2023 at the Winchester Medical Center.
She was born January 2, 1942 in Rockingham Co. and was the daughter of
the late John William and Alma Custer Ritchie.
Known affectionately as “the little lady” Jill worked for 32 years at Valley
Land in Fulks Run as a cook and clerk. Well known in the area for her sewing
talent, she used those talents at Aileen Co., H.D. Lee, and lastly at her
daughter’s store, Simple Tymes in New Market, where she also was known
for her crafting. Jill also loved baking; making a variety of cakes for people
and events but she was famous for her peanut butter & red velvet balls. She
started out of her own home the Easter Eggs that now continues at Mtn.
Grove Church of the Brethren where she was a member. Jill was passionate
about serving in the church where she was secretary for the women’s
fellowship, a part of the willing workers, helping hands, prayer circle and
youth leader. She was dedicated to her church but also to her family,
especially to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
On March 9, 1963 she married Boyd Fulk who survives.
She was also blessed with two daughters, who she dearly loved, Cindy Miller
and husband Brian of Lacey Spring, Candy Barkley and husband Darrin of
Broadway; grandchildren: Joshua Barkley and wife Tiffany, Jonathon Moyers
and wife Sarah, Elijah Barkley and wife Jenna, Nicholas Moyers; step
grandson, Brian Alcombright; great grandchildren, Logan Simmons, Bentley
Barkley, Brayden Barkley, Easton Barkley, Jackson Moyers, Ryder Barkley;
sister, Winifred “Winnie” Harpine and husband Stanley Jr. of Harrisonburg;
nieces, Brenda Hoover and companion Randy Wampler, Bonnie Day and
husband Pat.
She was preceded in death by a sister Linda Hoover and her husband Harvey.
The Pastors Eric Wetzel, Jerry Shiflet and Raymond Boatright will conduct a
funeral service at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Mtn Grove Church of the
Brethren in Fulks Run. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 P.M. at the Grandle
Funeral Home in Broadway.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mtn Grove Church of the
Brethren Women’s Fellowship; 12743 3rd Hill Rd, Fulks Run, VA 22830.