HERKIMER-Ethel Lorain Fullington age 99 passed away peacefully on Sunday morning March 29, 2020 in FoltsBrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. She was born on November 5, 1920 in Hotchkiss, West Virginia, daughter of the late John C. and Etta Mae Perdieu Cook. Ethel was raised and graduated from high school in Hotchkiss. She continued her education, graduating from cosmetology school. On August 23, 1943 she enlisted in the US Women's Army Corps. She served in the Ardennes, Northern France, Central Europe and Rhineland. She was awarded the WAAC Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Medal with five Bronze Stars. Ethel was honorably discharged on August 27, 1945 attaining the rank of Corporal. On October 5, 1945 she was united in marriage to Harry O. Fullington in Richfield Springs. In 1948 she with her husband moved to Herkimer. They shared a loving and devoted union of 49 years until his passing on October 26, 1994. Before becoming a mother she worked as the manager of Munger's Department Store Beauty Salon in Herkimer. Mrs. Fullington had a strong belief in God and led a devoted Christian life. She was a member of the Dennison Corners Community Church. For 23 years she ran a bible study at the Mohawk Valley Nursing Home in Ilion. She also served meals at the Midtown Apartments in Herkimer as well as doing hair for the ladies at the apartment building. To all who knew her,they will never forget a devout Christian lady, a loving wife and mother. She will be truly missed. Surviving her are two sons, Neil V. Fullington and Scott A. Fullington both of Little Falls, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral service and interment for Mrs. Fullington are private and at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are with Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., 115 Court Street; Herkimer.