Birth date: Apr 26, 1926 Death date: Mar 1, 2020
Beverly Fulkman Obituary Beverly Fulkman was born April 26,1926, in Monessen, PA. Her parents were Jean R. and Chauncey G. Collins. She was the oldest child with two younger brothers, now deceased, David and Don Collins. Her fathe Read Obituary
Christy, I love what you wrote. Grandma would love it, too!
Grandma meant a lot to me. Growing up, I was always so excited when she and Jim came to visit my family. I can remember following her into our guest room and sitting with her while she un-packed her beautiful clothes. She'd show me the clothes she made but also the stunning jewelry she owned. In fact, it was one piece of jewelry that inspired me to want to travel the world which later resulted in my parents sending me to England for an overseas exchange program. As a result of that experience, I worked in international marketing for 12+ years. My love of various cultures and places really started with Grandma. As a teenager, I visited Grandma and Jim in their Florida residence a couple of times by myself. Those visits are some of my fondest memories. We'd sit around their kitchen table and talk for hours and they'd buy me all my favorite foods, make delicious meals, take me to awesome places and, overall, pamper me. As a middle child, it was the one time it was all about me! And, it was at a time when I really needed it. As an adult, it was my visits as a teenager to Florida to see Grandma and Jim that inspired my husband and me to eventually move to Florida where we currently reside. Prior to Jim dying, my family was blessed to have Grandma and Jim close to us in St. Petersburg. My daughter, Annabella, and I visited them many times. In fact, it gave me great joy to know that Annabella not only knew her Great Grandparents but loved them and they loved her too. She provided a lot of happiness to them, especially to Jim in his final days. Grandma inspired many areas of my life and even though I will miss her, I will always have our beautiful memories and the knowledge that she helped make me who I am today. I love you.
