Jerry Liddell Fulton

Jerry Liddell Fulton died peacefully Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Decatur, Georgia. A graveside service will be held Friday, June 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Jerry was born Jerry Alyce Liddell September 10, 1923 in Port Arthur, Texas to Tully Joseph Liddell and Frances Minge Nichols Liddell. She was a devoted wife to James Wayte Fulton for 47 years. Wayte was a Presbyterian minister, and a leader of the church. She is survived by her 5 daughters, Alyce Perkins, Deland, Florida; Christine Baldwin (Steve) Atlanta, Georgia; Anne Barnett (Mike), Decatur, Georgia; JJ Mink (Ken), San Diego, California; Kathleen Fulton (Jim), Richmond, Virginia; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Rommie Jean Behrens of Alexandria, VA and her brother, Tully Joseph Liddell of Alexandria, VA. Jerry graduated from Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans, LA in 1944. She was Queen of the Orpheus Krewe Mardi Gras Ball in 1946. She was an English teacher for 20 years. She was a Sunday school teacher, and a Girl Scout leader. Jerry was an active member of the DAR. She won many medals while swimming in the Senior Olympics with the Montgomery, Alabama YMCA team. Jerry was a ballroom dancer, an artist and a musician/piano player. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Jerry and her family would like to express appreciation and gratitude to the many kind people who provided support and assistance the last few years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry's name may be made to: New Chapel at Newcomb College, New Orleans, LA or the YMCA in Montgomery, AL.

Funeral Home:
A. S. Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033