With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Rubie Mae Fulton, 86, of Kingstree, SC, who passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Carlyle Senior Care, Kingstree, SC.

Life Reflections

Rubie Mae Fulton 86 years young departed this life on the early morning of Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree, South Carolina.

Rubie was born July 13,1938 in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late Alfred Boyd, Sr. and the late Addie Hamlet. Rubie lived her life in Kingstree, South Carolina, where she attended the public schools of Williamsburg County. She was a devoted servant of God and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

On Oct 8, 1956, Rubie married the late James Fulton. She mothered her stepson, the late Richard Wilson Sr. (Sara), who she loved as her own. He brought into her life four grandsons, Bryant, Randy, Richard Jr. and Ryan; ten great grandchildren, Mar-Kel, RJ, Deuce, Tre and Royce,  Mikayla, Makenzie, Safiya, Caitlin and Athena who she enjoyed spending time with coloring, cooking and creating memories. Rubie also helped raise Pertina Fulton and Pamela Fulton. She had a special godson, King Bull and goddaughter, Connie Dozier and Arthur (Blanche) McClary. Her hobbies included gardening, meeting new friends, baking doing her puzzle books and her occasional road trips to Walmart with her grandkids, Deuce, Sam and RJ. While taking care of her family she was employed as a seamstress for 28 years. She worked at Warsaw and Camelot where she perfected her skills and made her mark. Rubie constructed a wardrobe for herself that included many fancy suits and dresses. Rubie was also famous for her sweet potato pies and jelly cakes that would melt in your mouth. She loved feeding her family.

Rubie was preceded in death by nineteen of her brothers and sisters. Rubie was the last living among all her siblings.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her grandson, Randy McFadden (Priscilla) who she lived with during her illness and attended to her daily; grandsons, Richard (Quinisha) Wilson, Jr., Ryan Wilson and Bryant Wilson; nieces, Brenda Porch (Wesley) who attended to her daily, Lillie Slay, Thelma Fulton (who attended to her daily) and Lorine Chandler; nephews, Bobby (Vernander) Fulton, Anthony (Wendy) Fulton, Willie James (Sarah) Boyd, the late Micheal Boyd (Thretha), Eldred (Sandra) Boyd , Sandra (Lee)  Jones, Ray (Jennifer) Boyd, James Bernard (Dawn) Felder  and Leroy (Martha) Boyd; and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Her dear friends she cherished, Mae Dell Floyd, Nora McKnight, Lebaron Cooper, Jerlene Snow, Gerlene Gamble, Charlotte McGee, Joyce Cooper Graham, Lucille Strong and Joann Calvy. Sincere thanks to the Carlyle Senior Care Team, Jeneen, Katrina, Erin and Staff.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.