Tillie Fuller Fountain
May 23, 1928 ~ April 6, 2014
Tillie Fuller Fountain, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Born in Nash County on May 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William C. Fuller and Beulah Joyner Fuller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Fountain Jr.; sisters, Nell Dabrowski and Cadie Hamilton; and brothers, William C. Fuller Jr. and Giles Fuller.
Tillie was a lady who loved her family, loved working in her yard and playing bridge. She enjoyed photography and has left behind beautiful memories of family and friends through her pictures that will be cherished for many years.
She leaves behind her children, Mike Fountain and fianc Yvonne Joyner of Battleboro, Jody Fountain and wife Debbie of Raleigh, Gray Fountain Richardson and husband Ben of Rocky Mount, and Chris Fountain of Rocky Mount; ten grandchildren, Ryan Fountain (Wyndi), Jennifer Rasmussen (Cameron), Jessica Sayer (Wes), Danielle Joyner, Steven Fountain, Caroline Andrews (P.J.), Brent Fountain, Lauren Killion (Joel), Josh Richardson (April) and Brandon Fountain (Tabitha); and fifteen great grandchildren, Jordan, Carley, Devin, Dylan, Haley, Noelle, Moriah, Kathryn, Olivia, Bristol, Austin, Christopher, Kyle, Wesley and Landon. She is also survived by four sisters, Joyce Phillips of Rocky Mount, Ruth Albertson of Odenton MD, Mary Frances Taylor and Barbara Ann Drake, both of Rocky Mount.
A Memorial Service to remember Tillie will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Every Christmas Gran would gather all her Gran-babies ( as she would call us) and take us to sing Christmas carols at the local Rocky Mount rest homes. Couldn’t see it at the time but she was trying to teach us something about giving back and compassion for the forgotten ones in our rest homes everywhere. I learned a lot from her about hardwork and compassion for my fellow man. And if I needed to be staightened out, she loved me enough to smack me in my hard head! She was always there when I needed her and I will miss her greatly. Love u Gran
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Tillie Fuller Fountain will surely be missed on this earth, but I know there are souls in Heaven that need a smile and a little good fun ribbin’. Aunt Tillie is the girl for the job. Going to miss you, but better for having known and loved you.
I’m Ginger Bruce and my mom (Sally Batts) sat at the same table with Ms. Tillie at Spring Arbor. I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Tillie was always the lively one, full of mischief! A couple of years ago at Christmas, I commented on her reindeer shirt. Well, she broke into singing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the rest of us at the table joined in, producing lots of stares from other residents!! Every time I asked her if she were behaving herself, her immediate answer was an emphatic NO!. What fun she was!! I will miss seeing her.
So sorry Gray, to hear about your Mother’s passing. She was a strong and wonderful woman. God has gained a great angel…we will be praying for all of you while dealing with your loss. Love you! Sincerely Donna Griffin Levijoki and family
I have so many wonderful memories of Gran! From her taking us to Battle Park as kids, Christmas Caroling, playing basketball in her backyard, her playing piano on us trying to get us to laugh.. but my favorite memories are sweet private moments we shared. Her teaching me to shag in her living room, us sitting down and going through all of her pictures, sharing laughs till we cried. I will miss her greatly but will never forget the special times we had together. Gran is in a wonderful place now and I am happy knowing that. Love you TIllie Baby!!
Gran was always there for her granson Brandon. She took the time to make sure he was part of the family. She always made me feel like I was family still even though her son Chris and I parted ways. She was always a joker like me and we bonded through years. I learned to respect her opionions and somehow I became just like her. A devoted mother and granmother. Gran… I will miss you. Love Brenda
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I remember Gray’s mother, Tillie, as a lovely lady who was a wonderful mother. I grew up at First Methodist Church, and Tillie Fountain was always sitting in the pew with her children every Sunday. On Sunday nights, she served food at MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) and I’m sure she helped with scouts as her sons were in the Boy Scouts. So, I feel blessed to have had a glimpse of a beautiful mother who loved the Lord and loved others. Robin Bourne Mowbray
I will always remember how much fun Aunt Tillie was. Scotty and I were always a part o the excitement since we were Mike and Gray’s age. We just had fun playing and Aunt Tillie was always a big part of that. She made you feel special. I love her and her beautiful family she created from her first born to the smallest great-grandchild. She was a beautiful example of love and nurturing. I will truly miss you, Aunt Tillie.
My prayers are for those left with the loss, of your loved one, departure from this life. The Bible tells us that death is the last enemy, & death will be brought to nothing. 1 Cor. 15 26 . What a wonderful promise, no more death, no more sickness, no more pain, all of these will be done away with. Rev. 21 3, 4. What a wonderful hope, we have been given.
Barbara so sorry to hear about your sister passing. I really enjoyed knowing her and she was a delight to be with. I will always remember the times we had together with your families. God bless all of you during your times of sorrow. God bless, Lynda Braswell Hile