Mary Elizabeth Fuller-Gerald

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Parker Fuller-Gerald, of Chattanooga, passed at home, one day shy of her 90th birthday.

Elizabeth was born May 5, 1931.  A Godly matriarch of her family, she came from humble beginnings, being widowed at the young age of 28 with four small children, ages two to ten, and raising them as a single mother for many years.  She was a gifted designer, builder, and decorator.  She designed, built, and decorated one of the largest and most impressive homes in Chattanooga - Windy Hill Estate.   She worked alongside her husband, Clyde Fuller, in building Southwest Motor Freight, one of the nation's largest private trucking firms.  She loved her family dearly, and she truly had a servant’s heart, always willing to help her family and friends in any way possible.

Some of the Christian ministries and endeavors in which she was involved included serving as a Board Member for: Bethel Bible Village, House of Grace, Teen Challenge, Turning Point Ministries, Channels of Love, Resurrection Time Church, and Jimmy Swaggart International Ministries.

A few years after the death of her husband, Clyde, she met and married Bishop Roy Gerald, who was a Pastor for over 50 years and had a passion for evangelistic and mission work. She went on mission trips to India, Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Peru, Turkey, and Greece.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, R. L. Parker, of Dalton, GA, and by her second husband, Clyde M. Fuller, of Chattanooga; parents, Charlie and Gertrude Hughes; sisters, Lucille Gaddis and Bobbie Hicks; brother, Colin Hughes.

Survivors include her husband, Bishop Roy Gerald from St. Louis, MO; children, Dale King, Debbie Cain, Carol Whitney, David Parker, Max Fuller, Nancy Landreth, Mary Goodner, Annette Roach, of Lake Charles, LA, Melodye Munsey, of Munster, IN, and Kevin Gerald, of Tacoma, WA; brothers, Charles and George Hughes; sister, Shirley Tatum; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.

Elizabeth was known for her kindness and compassion.  One of her greatest enjoyments in life was spending time with her family and friends.  She was an excellent role model and demonstrated Christianity through her life experiences and involvements.

The funeral service will be at 3 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021 at City Church, 7122 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421, with Dr. Mike Chapman officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, it was Elizabeth’s wishes to consider a donation to: Living Free ( formerly Turning Point Ministries) 6101 Preservation Dr. Ste B. Chattanooga, TN 37416

The family will receive friends Friday from 2-3 pm at City Church.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.