Shirley A. Fuller, age 70 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her biological parents, Ben and Hazel Shadley; adoptive father, Edward Couser; sisters, Elizabeth Ritchhart and Virginia Tepelides.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 24 years, Vernon "Leo" Fuller; adoptive mother, Helen Couser; children, Deborah (Michael) Jones, David (Michelle) Wittman, Diane (Bruce) Blair, Dawn (Jose') Anguiano, Deanna (Larry) Baldwin, and Darlene Armitage; fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Mayor; brother, Tom Shadley; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Shirley was an avid collector of lighthouses and clowns. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her husband. Shirley had a heart of gold and never met a stranger.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and nurses at Kettering Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care of Shirley.