Virginia Fulkerson 1950-2015

Virginia A. Fulkerson, 64, Holton, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Life Care Center of Seneca, where she had been for a short time.

She was born Sept. 5, 1950, in Topeka, the daughter of Virgil and Pearl Spiker Fulkerson. She graduated from Wetmore High School in 1969 and later received certification as a certified nurse’s aide.

Miss Fulkerson worked at Merry Manor Nursing Home for more than 30 years until it closed. She then worked at the Alamo Group until it closed. After that she returned to nursing, working at Vintage Park Assisted Living.

Survivors include three brothers, Russell Fulkerson and Marvin Fulkerson, both of Goff, and Daniel Fulkerson, Holton; two sisters, Lois Ackerman, Netawaka, and Janet Fulkerson, Holton; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Fulkerson; and a brother who died in infancy, Waller Christy.

Cremation is planned. Memorial graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Fairview Cemetery at Goff.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436.