Gracie Fain Jefferson - Fair Funeral Home

Gracie Fain Jefferson May 24, 1929 - February 2, 2016

Born: Friday May 24, 1929

Died: Tuesday Feb 2, 2016
Place Of Birth:
Spray, NC
Place Of Death:
Eden, NC
Survived By:
Son: Curtis Jefferson of the home. Sister: Patsey Fain Farmer and husband Raymond

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Gracie Lucille Fain Jefferson, 86, of 503 Boone Road in Eden, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 2, 2016, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Friday, February 5, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.

Mrs. Jefferson was born May 24, 1929 in Spray, NC to the late John Wesley Fain and Sarah Gilley Fain. She was a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills. Gracie enjoyed crocheting and candy making.

She is survived by her son, Curtis Jefferson, of the home; sister, Patsy F. Farmer and husband, Raymond of Eden, and their children, John Farmer and Ginger F. Neal; sister-in-law, Sylvia Shelton Fain of Virginia Beach, VA and her children, Dixie F. Newton, Janice L. Fain, and Sarah L. Fain; and extended family, Marlene R. Thornton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Branford M. Jefferson; brother, Curtis Denzil Fain; and sister, Levanna Fain.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the caregiver's that took such good care of Mrs. Jefferson; Darlene Riddle, Tabatha Hall, Kathy Johnson, Dorothy Durham, and Mandy Kirks; a special thanks to the Hospice of Rockingham County Nurses; and to Alice Hundley and Lynda Burnette for the many meals they provided.

Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, 7 - 8:30 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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Curtis I am thinking of you in your time of sorrow. She is now wrapped in the arms of God and free of all pain. My prayers are for your comfort.
Margaret Wray

Curtis our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult. Time. Miss you a lot Prayers, marie &. Tank overby
Tank Overby

Sorry to hear of Gracies passing she was a wonderful neighbor you are in my prayers.she will be missed.
Arletta Stowe

Curtis, I am so sorry about your Mom. Thinking of you and sending you hugs! Nancy
Nancy Wrangham

Curtis, I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I met your mom a few years ago when she was at her home and I went over with Mrs. Alcorn to visit her and we were working on her computer. She was a very sweet lady. I'll be praying for you. Love, Cheryl
Cheryl Smith Mann

Curtis,I am so sorry to hear about your Mom.I know the hurt you are going through.You are in my prayers my friend.
Robert Hurd

Curtis. Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. We know you gave her the best care possible. What a wonderful show of love. We pray you'll feel God's presence in days to come. God bless you for sacrificing and giving your Mother all you did.
Debbie, Myron Horton and Odessa Thompson

Curtis, sorry to hear about your mother's passing. We will be praying for you.
Kim Hodges

Curtis, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Caldwell & Vicki Hobbs

Curtis, we are so sorry to read this about your mom. When we spoke the other day, had no idea it would be this soon. I know you gave her the very best care that was possible. Please know you have our deepest sympathy and prayers at this most difficult time.
Susan & Louis Childrey

Curtis, thinking of you at this most difficult time and keeping you in my prayers. My sincerest condolences upon your loss.
Susan Stewart Stultz

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