Roberta Fultz

Roberta Sue Fultz-a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend-transitioned peacefully into eternal rest in the presence of her loving daughter on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, at 8:40 p.m. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, October 3, 1939, to Pearlie Amos and Margaret Oliver, she was the eldest of fourteen children raised in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Roberta Sue was instrumental in assisting her parents in raising her many siblings. They were faithful members of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age. Sue was educated in the North Union Township School District, graduating in May of 1959. Sue moved to New York after graduating high school to pursue a career as an EEG/EKG technician by way of Nurse's Aide training, EEG/EKG training, and CPR courses with the American Heart Association, with training in neurology, sleep deprivation, brain death, and neonatal recordings. She worked as a loyal and dedicated employee for forty-two years in the New York City healthcare system: Harlem Hospital, Francis Delafield Hospital, and at Bellevue Hospital in New York, New York, retiring in 2002. Sue married Gus Holland, Jr., in 1960. They later divorced but remained friends. From their union, one child was born, Sharon Elizabeth Holland Paris. Sue was a faithful member of Greater Central Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School. She then joined Shiloh Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, in New York until her transition, under the leadership of Pastor Sheila H. Gillams. Sue was a church greeter, served on the church pantry, offered tremendous assistance to Pastor Gillams, and was a member of the Missionary Board. Sue had many hobbies. She loved to sew, play piano and drums, travel, gardening, swimming, reading, and artwork. Her true passion was serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, teaching Sunday School, and writing scriptures from the Bible for children. She was also an active member of the community, serving in many capacities. She was a charter member of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, coordinator of the Community Garden in Harlem, assisted in developing and establishing a park on 129th Street and Park Avenue, Outreach Ministry, with memberships in numerous charities, and active in political campaigns and activities in Harlem. She was also a committed volunteer and leader in the Reverend Linette C. Williamson Memorial Park Association for close to three decades. She served the youth of Harlem from 1997 to 2019 with a wonderful academic and art curriculum. She was the President of the Park Association for several years and was instrumental in the success of the youth enrichment summer program. She was also very active in African drumming, participating in many festivals and parties. On a humorous note, Sue was an avid WWE wrestling fan, from the 1970s to present. She knew all the wrestlers by name. She loved her chicken wings, telling her son-in-law, "Eat the chicken, love the chicken." Needless to say, Sue lived a full and active life. Praise the Lord! She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Margaret, and siblings Annette Marie, Delores Maxine, Kenneth Edward, Ruth Elizabeth, and Cheryl Lynn. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughter, who for the last fourteen months was dedicated in taking wonderful care of her, Sharon Elizabeth Holland Paris; son-in-law, Craig Paris; grandchildren, Tiffany, Tristan, Tatiana, and Torrian Paris; her siblings, Ida Pearl (Jimmy), Amos Pearlie, Grace May, Mary Ann, Beatrice, Donna Kaye (Tim), James David, and Terry Allan (Kay); and a host of nieces and nephews, close friends, and loved ones. Sue's legacy is one of strength, resilience, dedication to her family and community, and her unwavering faith. Before she lost her ability to speak, Sue would often tell Sharon to pray. She would also tell her grandchildren, "Keep God in front of you;" and to her son in law, "Let there be peace, and let it begin with you." Sue will be remembered for her warm heart, her willingness to help others, especially young people, and her deep devotion to her family and church. To know Sue was to feel seen, supported, and sincerely loved.