Virginia H. Fuller

Virginia H. Fuller, age 91, of Hastings passed away October 18, 2014 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings, Michigan.

Virginia was born December 3, 1922, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of George Plank and Ruth (Frantz) Plank. She met her husband, Hubert R. Fuller, while working at the Wright Patterson Airforce Base in Dayton, Ohio where he was stationed. It was love at first sight. Hubert often said Virginia's beautiful red hair attracted him to her like a moth is attracted to flame; she still had beautiful red hair at age 91.

She was co-owner of the Fuller Insurance Agency until retiring in 1978. She was member of the Hastings Order of Easter Star #7 and the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. She enjoyed motorcycle traveling, gardening, and was an avid Michigan State and Detroit Tigers fan. Virginia was a very positive, patient, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a fabulous cook and seamstress; she received great enjoyment out of cooking and sewing for her family. She was always up for an adventure whether it was taking her grandchildren camping, traveling across the country by motorcycle or climbing the pyramids in Mexico. She enjoyed life and always made the best out of what came her way.

Virginia was preceded in death by husband of 61 years, her parents and sister, Isabel Devers.

Surviving her are daughters Susan (Armando) Labastida of Ann Arbor, Krista (Pat) Loftus of Hastings, son Hugh R. (Shannon) Fuller of Charlotte; seven grandchildren, Christina Cardenas, Daniel Labastida, Rebecca Jiles, Alison Malburg, Colleen Koning, Brian Loftus, Keith Fuller; sixteen great-grandchildren; sister Christine (Paul) Metz of Springfield, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor's Life Enrichment Program.

Upon Virginia's request, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11:00 am from Riverside Cemetery with Lay-pastor, Dr. Jim Spindler, officiating.