“The Day God Called You Home” God looked around his garden, and he found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful; He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw that the road was getting rough and the hills are hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. For parts of us went with you. That day that God called you home.
~Acknowledgement ~
We the family of Fannye Jelks would like to thank each and everyone during this time of need. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much. We ask for your continued prayers, during the days, months, and years to come. May God forever bless every one of you. Thank you, The Washington Family
~Pall Bearers ~
George Washington Calvin Washington Theodis Washington Daveon Prewitt Al Washington Rodricous Washington
Love, Family
To My Loving Aunt Words can’t express the way I feel And I know that God has to do His will The day that you said good-bye I asked myself why? You were my aunt and friend to the end You will always be in my heart. So we’re never apart. So until the day comes again You will always be my aunt and friend.
Love Your Niece, Theresa Hill
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L ife’s Journey of Fannye F e b r u a ry 11, 1945-M ay 19, 2019
Order of Service
Fannye Washington Jelks was born February 11, 1945, in Robinsonville, Mississippi to the late Walter Washing and Frannie Greer Washington. She
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confessed her faith in Christ at an early age at Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in Helen, Arkansas. She was a part of the graduating class of 1965 from Eliza Miller High School. She later moved to Chicago, Illinois and attended International Data Processing Institute. She received her diploma in accounting in 1967 and joined the United States Postal Service where she retired in 1992.
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Her hobbies in life included reading, cooking, sitting on the river. Fannye Jelks departed this life on May 19, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Minister Larry Foster, Jr.
Fannye Lee Jelks was united in Holy Matrimony to her ex-husband Mr. Bruce Jelks on February 28, 1976. She was preceded in death by six brothers; Murry Washington, LeRoy Washington, Willie C. Washington, Albert Washington, Walter Washington, Jr., and one halfsister, Florence Butler Washington.
Prelude
Fannye leaves to cherish her memories two sisters, Geraldine Washington of Memphis, Tennessee and Geneva Clay Washington of St. Louis, Missouri, one halfsister, Bernyce Rivers Washington of Milwaukee, one step-sister, Lillie Howard of Memphis, Tennessee and one brother, George Washington (Gardina) of St. Louis and her niece and caretaker, Theresa Hill of Memphis, Tennessee through her sickness, a special friend, Tyrone Hubbard and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Scripture Readings...............................Min. Larry Foster, Jr. Prayer....................................................Min. Larry Foster, Jr. Solo...............................................................Tyuana Stripling
Expressions of Love: (Three Minutes Please)
Family & Friends of Fanny Jelks Acknowledgements.......................................Brittany Holmes Words of Comfort................................................Theresa Hill Eulogy...................................................Min. Larry Foster, Jr. Commital Benediction ~ Remains will not be viewed following service ~