Leola Higley Fuller

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Leola will remember a woman whose deep faith, generous heart, and unwavering devotion shaped the world around her.

Leola Higley Fuller, born November 22, 1947, passed away at her home on August 7, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Those who were privileged to know Leola will remember a woman whose deep faith, generous heart, and unwavering devotion shaped the world around her and left a legacy that will echo for generations.

Leola’s life was rooted in faith and family. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, her spiritual convictions guided her every step. She was sealed for all time and eternity to her beloved husband, Niles Fuller, and served passionately within her church, always finding fulfillment in uplifting others and strengthening her community. Her testimony was not just professed but lived—quietly, persistently, and with deep conviction. One of her proudest accomplishments was serving a mission to the Central Atlantic States, where she dedicated herself wholly to the service of others, a reflection of her lifelong commitment to her faith.

Education was another cornerstone of Leola’s life. She attended Utah State, where she studied English, cultivating a love of language and learning that never left her. That same nurturing spirit led her to run a daycare out of her home for many years, opening her doors and her heart to countless children over time. The laughter and joy she fostered there will live long in the memories of the families she touched.

Leola’s passions were many and varied. She was a talented crafter who found joy in scrapbooking and painting, capturing moments both grand and quiet with creative flourish. Her meticulous work in genealogy bore testament to her deep reverence for family, both past and present—a legacy now cherished and preserved for those who remain. She was adventurous, too, living in Japan for a year alongside her sister, an experience she treasured and often recounted with fondness.

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The laughter and joy she fostered there will live long in the memories of the families she touched.

Above all, Leola’s greatest joy was in her family. She leaves behind her loving son, Jay Fuller, and her devoted daughter, Wendy Hocker, whose lives have been enriched immeasurably by her steadfast love, wise counsel, and gentle humor. Her grandkids and great-grandkids were forever in her thoughts—their triumphs her pride, their struggles her concern, and their presence her boundless delight.

To those who knew and loved her, Leola’s legacy is a living one. It is seen in the faith she instilled, the creativity she inspired, the service she rendered, and the deep love she shared. Those closest to her will hold dear the memory of her welcoming smile, her earnest prayers, and her selfless acts of kindness—a guiding light in their own lives.

Though Leola Higley Fuller is gone from our sight, her spirit endures in a multitude of hearts. Her journey on earth may have ended, but her love and influence are unending.

Her memory will be honored privately by her family, in the home she so lovingly made the heart of all she did.

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