Brenda Joyce Simmons Fulbright, age 80, of Newton, entered heaven’s glory on Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home. Born January 21, 1941 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Ray Elmore Simmons and Bertha Killian Simmons.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Fulbright and her dear sister Raenelle Prevette.
Those left to cherish her memory are son Michael Fulbright and wife, Jennifer; daughter Angela Fulbright Bargmann and fiancé, Thomas Wirsing; grandchildren, Katherine Fulbright, Jacob Fulbright, Nathan Bargmann, and Elizabeth Bargmann; and niece, Renee Manning.
Brenda was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church where she remained a lifelong member. She attended Concordia Day School and graduated from Newton-Conover High School in 1959. Brenda worked for the Hickory Furniture Mart for 55 years. She married Jerry Allen Fulbright in 1971 and was a devoted wife until death parted them. Brenda faithfully served her church, employer and family with dignity, loyalty and lifelong commitment.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover with Pastor Michael Geml officiating. Burial will follow at Conover City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:15 am-12:15 pm prior to the service at the church.
Condolences may be sent to the Fulbright family at www.drumfh-conover.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658, or Concordia Lutheran School Scholarship Fund, 216 5th Ave., SE, Conover, NC
The Fulbright family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.
