Gwendolyn "Jill" Kay Fulk, 81, of Fulks Run went to be with her loving Lord January 20, 2023 at the Winchester Medical Center.

She was born January 2, 1942 in Rockingham Co. and was the daughter of the late John William and Alma Custer Ritchie.

Known affectionately as "the little lady" Jill worked for 32 years at Valley Land in Fulks Run as a cook and clerk.  Well known in the area for her sewing talent, she used those talents at Aileen Co., H.D. Lee, and lastly at her daughter's store, Simple Tymes in New Market, where she also was known for her crafting.  Jill also loved baking; making a variety of cakes for people and events but she was famous for her peanut butter & red velvet balls.  She started out of her own home the Easter Eggs that now continues at Mtn. Grove Church of the Brethren where she was a member.  Jill was passionate about serving in the church where she was secretary for the women's fellowship, a part of the willing workers, helping hands, prayer circle and youth leader.  She was dedicated to her church but also to her family, especially to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

On March 9, 1963 she married Boyd Fulk who survives.

She was also blessed with two daughters, who she dearly loved, Cindy Miller and husband Brian of Lacey Spring, Candy Barkley and husband Darrin of Broadway; grandchildren: Joshua Barkley and wife Tiffany, Jonathon Moyers and wife Sarah, Elijah Barkley and wife Jenna, Nicholas Moyers; step grandson, Brian Alcombright; great grandchildren, Logan Simmons, Bentley Barkley, Brayden Barkley, Easton Barkley, Jackson Moyers, Ryder Barkley; sister, Winifred "Winnie" Harpine and husband Stanley Jr. of Harrisonburg; nieces, Brenda Hoover and companion Randy Wampler, Bonnie Day and husband Pat.

She was preceded in death by a sister Linda Hoover and her husband Harvey.

The Pastors Eric Wetzel, Jerry Shiflet and Raymond Boatright will conduct a funeral service at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Mtn Grove Church of the Brethren in Fulks Run.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mtn Grove Church of the Brethren Women's Fellowship;  12743 3rd Hill Rd, Fulks Run, VA 22830.