Maud A. B. Fuller facts for kids
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Maud A. B. Fuller
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Maud Anna Berry
October 7, 1868 Lockhart, Texas
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| Died | January 26, 1972 (aged 103) Lockhart, Texas
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Tillotson College, Guadalupe College |
| Occupation | Educator, Editor, Missionary |
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William Handy Fuller
(m. 1914–1941) |
Maud Anna Berry Fuller (October 7, 1868 - January 26, 1972) was an amazing American educator and a strong leader in the Baptist church. She was also known as M. A. B. Smith and M. A. B. Fuller. Maud Fuller started and edited a national newspaper called the Woman's Helper. For 41 years, she was the president of the Women's Auxiliary for the National Baptist Convention.
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Early Life and Education
Maud Anna Berry was born in Lockhart, Texas on October 7, 1868. Her parents were Hugh and Anna Berry. She went to Tillotson College. Later, she studied at Guadalupe College. After finishing her studies, Maud Berry became a teacher. She taught in Seguin, Texas for some time. She also taught in Austin, Texas and other cities in Texas.
Becoming a Leader
Before 1913, Maud Berry was known as Mrs. M. A. B. Smith. At this time, she was already a leader. She worked as the secretary for the Women's Auxiliary. This group was part of the General Baptist State Convention of Texas. She also helped run the Missionary Training School of Guadalupe.
In 1914, Maud Smith married William Handy Fuller. She then started using his last name, Fuller. They were married until he passed away in 1941. In 1932, the Fullers bought and managed a funeral home. It was called the N.W. Rhambo Funeral Parlor.
The Fullers were known for their kindness. They often took in children who had lost their parents. They also helped young people get an education. They taught them at home and even helped them study abroad. One person they helped was Margaret Taylor Simms. She was 13 when she came to live with Fuller. Simms later became a dean at Fisk University. Another young woman, Maude Fuller George from Liberia, graduated from a college in Florida in 1943.
Missionary Work and Writing
In 1916, Maud Fuller became the secretary for the Woman's Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention. She became the president of this group in 1928. She wrote many helpful guides for missionaries. One of her books was called Guides for Home and Foreign Missionary Societies. She also started and edited a national newspaper. It was called the Woman's Helper.
Maud Fuller worked hard to help people far away. In 1944, she raised money to build a mission in Liberia, Africa. She traveled to Africa several times. On one trip, she found the land for the permanent mission in Liberia. She also gave speeches all over the country. She shared stories about her important missionary work.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1954, Maud Fuller received special honors. She was given an honorary degree in humanities. She also received a doctorate from the Union Baptist Theological Seminary. This showed how much her work was valued.
Fuller retired as president of the Woman's Auxiliary in 1968. She then became the president emeritus. This means she kept her title as an honor.
Maud Fuller passed away on January 26, 1972. She was at her home in Lockhart. She is buried in Austin at the Evergreen Cemetery. People who knew her often called her "Mother Fuller" or "Aunt Maude." The prayer room at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin is named after her. This honors her dedication and service.
