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Melinda Ann Fulmer

December 1, 1949 - July 30, 2025

Melinda Ann Fulmer was born on December 1, 1949, in Columbia, SC to the late Albert “Red” Fulmer and Claire Stomner Fulmer. She died July 30, 2025.

After graduating from Brainerd High School in Chattanooga, TN, Melinda attended and graduated from Winthrop College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Education. She earned a Master’s in Education degree from USC (Columbia) in 1975. Melinda was born to be a teacher and over 35 years as a 5th grade teacher in Anderson District 5, she was awarded multiple commendations for excellence.

She is survived by her sisters: Janet (Dick) Smith in Ellicott City, MD and Kay (Pat) Fitzsimmons in Greer, SC. Her most favorite and beloved family members are her nephews and their families: Kevin, Molly, Macauley, and Emmie Fitzsimmons; Brian, Melissa, Heath, Vivienne, and Audrey Fitzsimmons; and Jack and Chloe Fitzsimmons.

Burial will be in the Stomner family plot in Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Memorials can be sent to:

Prisma Health Hospice of the Foothills

298 Memorial Dr.

Seneca, SC 29672

Condolences may be posted on the Anderson Simple Cremations website.

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Melinda Ann Fulmer was born on December 1, 1949, in Columbia, SC to the late Albert “Red” Fulmer and Claire Stomner Fulmer. She died July 30, 2025. After graduating from Brainerd High School in Chattanooga, TN, Melinda attended and graduated from Winthrop College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Education. She earned aContinue Reading

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Brandi Hollowell left a message on September 13, 2025:
Ms. Fulmer was my 5th grade teacher for the 2001-2002 school year. I kept in touch with her for several years, at least through college. I remember she had us write in journals every morning and she would take them home over the weekend, write comments on each of our entries, and return them for us to read on Monday. It was so fun and one of my favorite memories of her class. I’m so sorry for your loss; I will always remember her as one of the best teachers I ever had.
Dianne Reed Dennis left a message on August 19, 2025:
Melinda is such a beautiful person, inside and out! She was a very bright light at The Gardens at Eastside, where she was especially kind and gentle to my mom, Rosemary Reed. May God comfort and lead Melinda's family in peace as you remember Melinda's exceptional life.
Beth Addis left a message on August 13, 2025:
Melinda was a wonderful neighbor to me, and I tried to be a good neighbor to her. She and I attended many events at the Peace Center together. She watched my house when I was out of town and collected my mail and newspapers. She was a wonderful aunt to Kay's sons. She was always bragging about them.
Patricia Sanders left a message on August 4, 2025:
I light a candle in remembrance of the light Melinda was to countless students, and the world can never have too many teachers of her ilk. And the beautiful thing about teachers is that that light goes endlessly out into the world, even as they have left it, in the lives of her students--and likely many a life outside the classrooms. That's just what a gifted teacher does. Janet and Kay, I know how very proud of her you were. And I can assure you that the care and love you brought to her life was cherished. Heartfelt condolences to you and all who knew and loved Melinda.
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