Paula J. (Keller) Fuller peacefully passed away on 28 February 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee, surrounded by family. She was born at home near Otterbein, Indiana, on August 24, 1935, the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Blakenship) Keller. She graduated from Otterbein High School in 1953.
On December 24, 1953, she married Henry Fuller, at Montmorenci United Methodist Church. An accomplished cake baker and decorator with inspiring cakes for weddings, birthdays, and all occasions. Paula was known for her original, beautifully designed quilts and the many outfits that she made for Molly, her concrete goose, that adorned the front of their home. Most importantly, Paula was the heart and soul of her family as well as the devoted nurturer for all who came near her.
She is survived by a daughter, Sherry Miller of Texas and 2 sons, Timothy Fuller (wife, Crystal) of Tennessee and Daniel Fuller (wife, Nancy) of South Carolina. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren: Christina Williams of Texas, Nathan Fuller (wife, Amanda) and Nicole McDougal (husband, Steven) of Tennessee, and Justin Fuller (wife, Michelle) of South Carolina. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren: Luke Alexander (wife, Chloe), Zoey Fuller, Matthew Fuller, and Caroline Fuller of Tennessee, Brooke Gilliam (husband, Demetrich) of Texas, Janelle Fuller and Adam Fuller of South Carolina. She is also survived by 3 great-great-grandchildren: Henleigh Gilliam and Gavin Gilliam of Texas, and Hudson Alexander of Tennessee. She is survived by her brother, Bill Keller (wife, Betty) of Indiana, and sisters, Richlynn Ostrander of Wisconsin and Marilynn Shonkwiler (husband, Rick) of Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Sturgeon and her husband, Gordon, and her brother, Kenneth Keller and his wife, Norma (Buck) Keller of Indiana and Richlynn’s husband, Bob.
Paula’s loving husband, Henry, passed just hours after her on March 1, 2025.
Services will be held in Indiana and will be announced when arrangements are available.
This obituary was published by Sellars Funeral Home.
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