Kathleen Anne Fuller, while surrounded by her family, lost her valiant battle to cancer in her Ripon, CA home on July 18, 2011.  Kathy’s chosen career was teaching at Nile Garden in Manteca, where she was a master with a roomful of  Kindergartners. She took a group of wiggly four and five year olds and in a year made them ready for first grade. After 32 years in the classroom, she left a positive mark on all those lives as well as those who worked with her.  She had an infectious laugh and a never ending smile. Kathy was introduced to Country Western Line Dancing in the 80’s.  In a very short time she grew from a wall flower to an accomplished, competitive dancer.  The West Coast Swing became Kathy’s favorite. This new passion surrounded Kathy with a wealth of close and caring friends.

  Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Audrey Louise Neves, and her brother Dennis Neves.  She is survived by her father, Myron J. Neves of Vacaville, CA; her sons Cash and granddaughter Makenzie Fuller of  Medford, OR; Kevin and granddaughter Chasity Fuller, now of Ripon, CA; her brother Barry and wife Yvonne Neves of  Dixon, CA; and her sister Myra and husband Steve McCann of Cordelia, CA.  Kathy will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
 
There will be a Celebration of  Life for family and friends at a later date. Arrangements by Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel www.deeganfuneralchapels.com

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Saturday, August 6, 2011