Loretta Fuller Symms' Obituary
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Step-Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Loretta Mathes Fuller Symms 84. Loretta passed away from complications of Dementia surrounded by her Husband Steve and her Children.
Loretta born in Sumas, WA later moved to Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho where she attended Coeur d Alene HS. Loretta married Gary Fuller and had 3 children Vickie, Jodi and Brad. Later in Life Loretta would marry the love of her life Steve Symms and would enjoy the next 30+ years of her life enjoying their life together, their 7 children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Loretta worked on Capitol Hill as a executive assistant and Office Manger and in 1987 Sen. Bob Dole Appointed her to the Sergeant-at-Arms Office. In 1996 Sen. Trent Lott appointed Loretta to the Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Post in The US Senate a position she held until retirement in 2001.
Loretta was a wonderful artist, loved needlepoint and crocheting, gardening and cooking. Her favorite thing was spending time with Steve, her kids and grandkids (Grandma Retta).
Loretta was preceded in death by her mother Olive Rollins, father Lester Mathes, brother Rodney Jessick. And step-son Dan Symms. Loretta is survived by husband Steve Symms, children Vickie Fuller (Jeff), Jodi Fuller (Diane), Brad Fuller (Jeffrey), Step-children Susan Stauffer (Darris), Amy Crabtree (Charlie), and Katy Senkus (Steve). Brother Rob Mathes (Margaret) and sister Suzanne Jessick.
A funeral is scheduled for May 12th 11am at Loudoun Funeral Chapels 158 Catoctin Circle SE Leesburg, VA 20175
Please consider making a memorial donation in Loretta's honor to the Alzheimer's Foundation. https://alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/
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