Martha Ann Fuller - Obituary

artha Ann Fuller was a woman of many talents. She was raised in Charleston S.C along with her sister Betty. It was identified early that she had a beautiful voice and she was trained to sing opera when she was in her teens, a talent she continued to share until her death. She sang for churches and at weddings as well as other events whenever she able. She was a mother of 5 children. A grandmother to 12 and a great grandmother of 10. She was working in Savannah as radiology technician when she met the love of her life a handsome pilot in the Air Force Colonel James R. Fuller. They raised their 5 children across the country between Savannah, Japan, Washington state, Delaware, and Camp Springs, Maryland. Her house is where all the kids hung out and she was active in the PTA. When she first married she and her husband got there first dog named Pepper an Irish setter whose hair matched her auburn hair. While in Camp Springs she became more interested in Irish Setters and she started to breed and show setters and was able to achieve champions. She became an entrepreneur by opening her own catering business which developed into her purchasing an Italian deli and grocery store named Gallo’s, and no there is not an ounce of Italian in her French and German heritage, but she learned to speak the language so that she could interact with her customers. She worked in the store until she was about 85 years old then decided to turn it over to her youngest son. Mom loved to stay busy with her many crafts such as quilting, embroidery, knitting and of course cooking. She loved music, dancing and reading. She could actually read 5 books at one time and keep the story lines straight for each one. She attended concerts from every genre from classical to rock she even saw Grateful Dead when she was in her 70’s. The most important part of her life was her family and the biggest day of the year was Christmas when she could shower those she loved as well as those she just met with gifts. She was always giving to others and her community. Many a police officer or fire fighter would be treated to a meal to thank them for their service. At 5-foot-tall and a redhead she made a lasting impression to those she met, she was never afraid to blaze a new trail or stand up for her family, friends or those that she felt needed help. Her legacy is the love she shared with so many and she will forever be in our hearts. A memorial gathering will be held from 10 a.m. until the start of the memorial service at 12 noon on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. The burial will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George’s County