Gretta M. Fulton

Gretta M. Fulton, 84, crossed over on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She entered life on February 19, 1936 in Iron Gate, Virginia to the late Fernoy J. and Dora (Morris) Vest. Gretta had a great sense of humor. She loved to play bingo and was a frequent patron of O’Charley’s and Bob Evans. She was an employee of St. Rita’s Nursing Home for 29 years and provided wonderful care to her patients. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Fulton; grandchildren, Ian Michael Polinko and Leah Petite Polinko; beloved sisters and brothers, Christine, Elander, Elsie, Dick, and Fred. Gretta is survived by her son, Arlen Henry, Jr.; daughters, Petite Henry and Christieann Fulton; grandchildren, Rachel, Rebecca, Nathan Harris, Anthony Henry/Madosky, and their extended family members; great-grandson, Tydon Beaver; nephew, Mike (Kathy) Nicely; niece, Dream Walker; and many other relatives and friends. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a special memory or extend condolences.

Mom was an amazing woman. She definitely lived life on her terms. She had the most wonderful heart and sense of humor. Her biggest passion in life was the wonderful game called ‘BINGO’. Through the game of Bingo, she developed a family of other passionate Bingo players. They adored her and treated her with so much love and kindness. They mirrored the same love as she showed to all of them. She carried on her second career in Bingo for 60 years. She had her specific table that she sat at within each bingo hall. No one would ever dare to take her seat. People loved and respected her and even saved her seats so that no one new would sit in them. She won some and lost a lot monetarily, but she gained so much joy in being at her favorite place with her favorite people. That is as often as her budget would allow. It was her haven of enjoyment, excitement, and the thrills of just needing one more number for the Big OnE’! It was her peace, her escape her love. Everyone that met Mom Gretta, loved her instantly. She was so loving, funny, and engaging. Her heart was the size of the universe and her laughter and sense of humor was the greatest treasure of her spirit. She always viewed life in a positive light and never let the negativity enter. She had a confidence that commanded your attention by just the very presence of her being. We nicknamed her ‘Your Majesty’ as she really had all of us kids treating her, including her husband Ron, like royalty. None of us kids inherited that kind of confidence. Her DNA proved she was from royalty as a decedent of Charlemagne and King Richard The III. So there it is. Her Royal Majesty ♥️. Her other nicknames were ‘Turtle’ as she always said how slow she was and was proud of it. She made no excuses. Also , Mamailia , GMa , Grandma and Granule were a few endearing names from her grandchildren.

Mom we are so grateful that you are our Mother still today, tomorrow and always.

Our love for you is so deep. Our appreciation for you is beyond measure, and as you have now joined the royal ranks of our beloved who have crossed before us. Welcoming you to The Cross Over with joy and Jubilation. We send you off to continue to Shine your Beautiful amazing light and continue to be the Queen you always have been and will be in our Hearts ♥️♥️♥️

Thank you Mom for being our Mother!♥️♥️♥️

With all of our Love now and always,

Sis, Chris & Jr. ♥️♥️♥️