Julia Gladys Fulton

JULIA GLADYS FULTON, born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 29, 1913 to Ambrose and Bessie Lena Brown, departed this life on November 20, 2002 after a very lengthy illness. An unsung “master” of the culinary arts, Julia was a quintessential homemaker who loved to beautify her domicile and prepare homemade meals “fit for a king”. At any given time, a weary traveler could stop by 2413 Harlem Avenue and experience the rich aromas of fine cuisine coming from Julia’s kitchen. Already endowed with the gift of good cooking, she enhanced her innate talent as an amateur seamstress by studying the craft at the Douglass High Evening School. Her special culinary skills enabled her to become one of the premier food specialists for the exquisite dining room of the old Hochchild Kohn Department Store in downtown Baltimore. Her skills with sewing and needlepoint enabled her to produce made-to-perfection pieces, which brightened the splendor of her classy home décor and which blessed her god-daughter’s wee wardrobe with that one of a kind customized flare. This little lady was really somebody. Even flowers and the plants responded phenomenally to the touch of her loving “green thumb”. Neighbors would often bring their struggling plants to her home for some special TLC. Needless to say, in most instances, there was a very positive outcome. Wedded to John Fulton in 1960, “Gladys” as she was fondly known by most, became an exemplary homemaker and parenting partner. Together, they enjoyed good food, good fun, and good fellowship with a host of family members and many good friends. As a member of The Clever Kiquejays, a well-known female social club in Baltimore, Julia Gladys participated in numerous civic and recreational activities. For many years, she served as the president of this organization. These “girlfriends” became a circle of sister-friends whose camaraderie continued throughout the many years. Julia Fulton was a compassionate, kind, loving, and committed woman whose foundations of faith and courage were rooted in her authentic love for God and for her church. She was a member of the Douglas Memorial Community Church, where she and her two sisters joined over sixty-two years ago. As a part of this local Body, Julia became a member of the Mamie A. Douglas Circle and the DMCC Bowling League. She always enjoyed these organizations. Even after experiencing a debilitating physical condition, she exercised her faith in God and continued to participate with the bowling league. Julia also loved beautiful literature. All of her life, she possessed an undying love for God’s Word and for Christian verse. Reading and writing these poetic verses caused her to maintain a rich spiritual depository from which she could retrieve help in her times of great need. Often, she could be found cutting out passages from cards, magazines, and newspaper to place in frames or to strategically post in photo albums. Indeed, even after experiencing several major strokes, she exhibited the will to overcome the paralysis by endlessly practicing her penmanship using these verses. This truly exemplified the woman of God who continuously fought the “good fight of faith”. She leaves a legacy of hope and love to two beloved sisters, Mary R. Patterson and Bessie Lena Levy, one devoted brother-in-law, John Patterson, Sr./ and many family members and great friends.

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Julia Gladys Fulton

May 29, 1913 - November 20, 2002