CAROL KOENIG FULMORE

1933-2017

Carol Koenig Fulmore died peacefully August 3 from complications of COPD.

A Houston Heights native and the daughter of Clyde and Alice Koenig, Carol was born November 8, 1933. She graduated from Reagan High School, where she was president of the Glee Club and a member of the Reagan Redcoats. She graduated from Texas Women’s University (now Texas A& M Denton) with a journalism degree. She edited several in-house publications before opening Arrington Fulmore Advertising with friend and business partner Mary Ann Arrington. The successful business remained active until Carol’s retirement. She was a kind and generous friend, mentor, cheerleader, and traveling companion. Brilliant, erudite, and curious, she had a wicked sense of humor. She got a particular kick out of listing her religion as Druid.

Carol loved dogs, especially Jill, Sheena, Annie, Poochini, and even Guv’nor, who ate her sofa. She also loved all things San Luis Pass, where she and husband Jim enjoyed a beach house for 20-plus years--the birds, wetlands, and fishing. She loved a good story and good writing. She thrilled in sharing her extensive library with other avid readers. She loved to travel, and treasured the memories of every great adventure. Of all the things she loved, she passionately loved football, whether Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, or the Somerset Briar Jumpers.

She once said, “I just love food. I remember every meal I’ve ever had.” Her love of food made her a wonderful cook and her parties were the stuff of legend, particularly the annual Thanksgiving orphan party, first begun when Carol and Jim realized that many of their friends didn’t have family in Houston. The tradition continued well past the point of the original orphans, ultimately including their children and grandchildren.

Carol hated injustice, cruelty, boring obituaries, and corrupt politicians.

She was predeceased by her beloved son Mark Edwards and husband Jim Fulmore. She is survived by a loving family of choice, her longtime friends, who will miss her dearly.

Per her very specific instructions, and due to the lack of a Druid community, there will be no memorial service. To honor her memory, please remember her kindness and generosity; love deeply; laugh loudly; and savor every bite.