SYRACUSE — Velda Fulford, 95, Syracuse, passed away Dec. 24, 2017, at the Courtyard Healthcare Center.
She was born Dec. 4, 1922, in rural Ligonier, to Leonard and Velma Ruth Judy Kline. On Feb. 21, 1959, she married Theodore “Ted” Fulford, who preceded her in 1995.
She was a lifelong Syracuse resident. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church; American Legion Post 223, Syracuse; Eagles Post 3760, Syracuse; and the Red Hats.
She is survived by her daughters: Diane (Gary) Miller, Goshen; Peggy (Andrew) Miller, Syracuse; and Susan (David) Coy; Syracuse; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded by her parents; two brothers, Theldon “Bud” Kline and Howard Kline; and two sisters, Betty Broekers and Burden Meyer.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the funeral home, with Pastor David Henry officiating. Burial will follow at McClintic Cemetery.
