Birth date: Sep 1, 1966 Death date: Apr 29, 2026
Rita Ann Fuller of Ider, Alabama passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2026. Rita was a 1984 Graduate of Fort Payne High School and a 1988 Graduate of Jacksonville State University. Rita is survived by her mother Martha Jan Fuller, b Read Obituary
I remember this day like it was yesterday! So glad y’all came out and spent the day with me!
Rita was my oldest and dearest friend. My family moved to Ider in November of 1972. As most people know, it was unusual for new families to move to Ider. Most people who lived there, were born and raised there, and everyone in the town knew each other. I remember my first day of school. I was in the 1st grade, and was an “outsider”. I wore “funny looking” glasses, and felt as if other kids were making fun of me. Rita came over to me, put her arm around my shoulder, and said “my name is Rita. I’ll be your friend”. We were best friends from that day on. We always stayed in touch over the years. I understood her better than anyone else. She trusted me completely, which was an honor, because her mental illness did not allow her to trust people. I was always there for her, and loved her unconditionally. I pray that she is now at peace, and is free from the tumultuous thoughts and feelings that burdened her. She no longer has to battle the mental illness that plagued her most of her life. I miss her already, and always will. My heart is broken.
Among many, I’ll say we had home ec together and too many times laughed hysterically together! Cooking and sewing were the best! “If we were all friends”! She knows what that means! RIP Rita! You’ve left a void in our world! I’m so sorry!
