Evelyn Bernice "Boots" Fulcher

Evelyn Bernice “Boots” Fulcher was born in Ellenton, South Carolina on May 10, 1937. She met the love of her life, Jack Fulcher, while attending Texas Western College in El Paso, Tx. Jack and Boots married on May 30, 1955 in El Paso. Following Jack’s service in the Army, they moved to San Angelo where both worked at General Telephone Company. Jack was the VP of Data Processing for GTEDS and Boots was the company librarian. Following General Tel’s acquisition by Verizon, Boots followed Jack to Fort Wayne, Indiana; Los Angeles, California; and Bradenton, Florida as Jack advanced in the company. It was in Florida that Boots met the second love of her life….golf!

Upon Jack’s retirement, they returned to San Angelo and built a home overlooking the 12th hole at Bentwood Country Club. Boots played many rounds of golf and was very active in the Bentwood Women’s Golf Association, serving two terms as President. She and Jack were often found on the links or enjoying the 19th hole at the club. After Jack’s passing in 2008, Boots continued her involvement in women’s golf and was known for her volunteer efforts at the club. Boots looked forward to her Wednesday Bentwood supper with her many friends (I think she still has a stack of unused pizza coupons from the Wed. drawings she frequently won!)

Boots and her good friend Billie McCleery enjoyed the Sunday church services at Southland Baptist Church. We want to thank the many folks who befriended and looked out for Boots over the years-- including great neighbors and friends like the Grafas, the Stewarts, and many more too numerous to mention. We thank the doctors and staff of Shannon Hospital, Boots’ friends and the employees at Braden Park, as well as the dedicated folks with Gentiva and Visiting Angels. Each has gone above and beyond to ensure that Boots was loved and well cared for.

Boots was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Herb and Tillye Fulcher, Mildred and Otis Jacob, and Gladys and Buster Dooley. She is survived by her nieces Kay (Allen) Mills, Alice Schroeder, Nancy (Tommy) Miller, and nephew Gene (Rae Ann Roberts) Fulcher along with many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Donations in lieu of flowers are appreciated and may be directed to Gentiva Hospice in San Angelo or the charity of your choosing.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Harper Funeral Home. A burial will follow at Evergreen cemetery in Ballinger, TX.