Marie McCracken Fullbright, 88, of Drexel, NC entered Heaven’s gate on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Born on May 27, 1928 in Yancey County, NC, Marie was a daughter of the late Dora Wheeler McCracken and Richmond Pierson McCracken.
Marie was a loving mother, grandmother, and caregiver. She was a member of Faith Chapel Baptist Church.
Leaving behind to cherish her memory are a son, Dean Pittman and wife, Marsha of Morganton; granddaughters, Traci Morley and Cameron Fitzgerald and husband, Mike all of Morganton; great-grandchildren, Aaron Pittman, Michael Fitzgerald, Paul Fitzgerald, Molly Fitzgerald, and William Brown. She is also survived by a brother, Homer McCracken and wife, Judy of Rutherford College and a special niece, Carol Hedrick.
In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Pittman; second husband, Edward Fullbright; siblings, Frances McCracken Rector, Rose McCracken White, Samuel McCracken, Joseph McCracken, Treva McCracken Wilson, Walter McCracken, and Charles McCracken.
The family will receive friends Monday, October 31, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. Burt Williams officiating. The burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.sossomanfh.com.
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