Alma Pender Fair, 82 of 420 Boone Road, passed away at Morehead Memorial Hospital on Friday evening March 25, 2010. Funeral services will be held 11 am Monday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Overlook Cemetery. Alma was born July 9, 1927 to the late C. Marshall and Willie Lou Duncan Pender. As a young girl, she attended St. Luke's Episcopal Church where she was a member. After completing her education, she resided in Indianapolis, Indiana where she worked for the City of Indianapolis. Upon returning to Eden, she married Charles E. Fair, Sr., who passed away on January 18th of this year, together they attended Leaksville United Methodist Church where they were members. Civically active, Alma was member and past president of the Out-Our-Way Garden Club and a member of the N.C. Federation of Garden Clubs. She distinguished herself by winning numerous awards for her floral creations. She was also a former member of the Tri-City Jaycettes, the Junior Service League and the Eden Preservation Society. Throughout her life, Alma remained active with her high school alumni, being the contact person for the Class of 1944. Survivors, daughter; Ann Fair Hayes of Hickory,NC, son; Charles E. Fair, Jr. of the home, grandsons; Marc Warren Hayes of Hickory and Alva Lewis Fair, Jr. and wife Amanda of Eden, granddaughter; Margie Finney and husband Charles of Eden. 3 greatgrandchildren Michael, Nathan and Aidan Fair, sisters; Rebecca Carter, Norma Parker and Azile Lemons all of Eden. She was predeceased along with her husband, son; Alva Lewis Fair, Sr., sisters; Marie Willard, Eliza Jennings and Constance Buck, brother; Phillip Marshall Pender. Family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6-7 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of the donors choice.
Ann, Chuck & Al, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike & Judie Cooke Boone - Reynolds Funeral Service
J. Michael & Judie Cooke
Chuck and Family - So sorry you have lost your mother while still grieving the loss of your father just a little over two months ago. Remembering you in my prayers.
Sarah Pierce
Anne & Chuck, so sorry about your Mom. You are in my prayers and may God bless you.
Karen Robertson
Chuck: My heart goes out to you and the rest of your family during this time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Thompson Horton
ANN AND CHUCK, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES WITH THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM. BOTH, SHE AND YOUR DAD WERE SPECIAL FOLKS AND I KNEW I WAS ALWAYS WELCOME IN YOUR HOME. YOU BOTH, AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE FAIR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. BRUCE AND DEBBIE LEE
BRUCE LEE
To Chuck and Ann, The two of you have the condolences of me and my family. Not only the Grant family but that of the American Legion , William Johnson Post 534 as well. Please accept our heart felt prayers in your loss.
C.D. Grant
On behalf of the DePriest family I wanted to send my deepest sympathy. It is never easy loosing someone you love.
Jennifer DePriest
Dear Chuck, I am sorry to hear about your Mom. This has been a very tough year. Please give my regards to all the Fairs. Hope to see y'all on my next visit to the land of Eden. Take Care, Sonny
Sonny Sherrill
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope God will see you through this very tough time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Turner
Chuck We are so sorry for your loss.You are in our prayers.
Larry and Kristie Rorrer
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Fair and Pender family.
Jada C. Johnston
Chuck and Al Please accept my condolences. I have happy memories of her and I going to the Scout Camp.Sheila
Sheila Stewart
Chuck so very sorry to have heard the loss of your mom. So sorry and so soon after your dad.I will certainly keep you and the family in my prayers. Please express to Norma ans Al my regards as well. If I can do anything to helpyou through this time of loss please dont hesitate to call. Most of all know that God is there beside you through this troubled time and loss. Susan Griffin Vernon/DRS Medical Supply
Susan Vernon
Thoughts and prayers for you all during this difficult time.
Stephanie Roberson
Chuck, and loved ones, i am so saddened at the loss of both of your precious parents. They were such a beautiful couple and leave such a wonderful Fair legacy. My prayers are with all of you through your pain and saddness, with love, cathy
Cathy Miller Covington
We deeply regret the passing of Alma. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families who grieve for the loss of her and Charles. Bob and Addie
Bob and Addie Wilkerson
Chuck, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know this has been a hard year for you but you are strong. I am here if you need anything. I have been out of town and just got back tonight. I will come and see you soon. Love you, Diann Nichols Kinton
Diann Kinton
Very sorry to hear this. I remember Mrs. Fair from church and through Ann.
Sam Gwynn
Oh Chuck, I am so sorry. Please forgive me for not being there for you, I'm always a day late! There are no words that I can say, I have been there losing both of mine as you have now but losing both within a few months is unimaginable. Please except my condolenses and know you are in my thoughts and prayers. When you are up to it, please call and lets go have dinner or just a visit. You take care and again, I'm so sorry for your loss. I love you, always have, always will. Please take care of yourself. Pat Fargis
Pat Fargis
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know it has been a hard year. Please let me know if I can do anything. Respectively debra wilson
debra wilson
Ann, Chuck, and Al, We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Look to God as he will help you through.
Faye and Mandy Holt
...I'm sad at this news. Martha, I will never forget the day you called me and told me your mom and I had alot in common, we were both alittle wakco, not in those words but close. LOL!! I'm not meaning to be irverant. I had the priviledge of cooking for her and driving her places. Those were such great times for me. I enjoyed her company SO much! We had so much fun on our outings! She was a piece of work and I mean that in a good way!!! I always smile when I think of her. :) God rest her soul.
ann latham
Chuck, We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Your parents were kind and wonderful people. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
William & Debra Jennings
Chuck, I cannot believe this happened so soon after Charles death. I am so sorry. I certainly know what its like after losing my mom and brother in 18 days apart. My heart goes out to you. I will never forget talking with your mom when we would all be at your house. I remember one night when she was having a dinner party and Dek was entertaining us all. She was having a time getting him to cooperate. I guess we weren't helping matters none. We had some good times. That Alma was something else. Its sad they are all leaving us. You will be in our prayers. Hope to see ya next time we're in town. Lisa Vernon & Family
Lisa Gilley Vernon
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