"To my other family, you have my prayers and condolences. I know you will miss her, but she is with your dad and will not miss him anymore. Love you All, Myrna"
In loving memory of
Ethel Mary Fair
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
82, of Seattle, Washington was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 16, 2005 while vacationing in Augusta, GA. She was the widow of Henry Fair who passed away February 2001. She was born to the late Douglas and Mamie Trent on January 6, 1923, in Clairton, PA. She leaves to mourn in her passing six daughters; Patricia Wesley Adams of Detroit, MI;Yvonne Diane Norris Spellman of Seattle, WA; Brenda Fair of Augusta, GA; Sandra Karen Ronald Gittens of Tacoma, WA; Sheila Orrin Osborn of New Britain, CT; Yvette Newton of Augusta, GA. One son Henry Douglas Fair of East Orange, NJ. Sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren. Numerous sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother Robert Thomas, a grandson Douglas Gittens and a great grandson Marquan Fair. Mary Fair was known for her gentle nature, to know her was to love her. Madear, as she was known by her children; will surely be missed. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 24, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Evergreen- Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave N., Seattle. Funeral service will be scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2005, 11:00 a.m.; Madison Temple Church of God in Christ, Madison Temple COGIC, 2239 E. Madison, Seattle. Committal, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Tributes
"My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family."
"To my Sisters and Brothers, We rejoice in the Life and Legacy,of Mother Fair, what a great lady! We will miss her, but we praise God for sending her our way! Much love and prayer for all of you. May God continue to cover you in the days ahead. Phenecia"
"To Deacon & Sister Adams, and the Fair Family, Our prayers are with you, in the homegoing of such a precious Saint, Mother Mary Fair. We looked forward to her visits with us, and sharing with us her love and faith for our Savior, Jesus Christ. II Timothy 4 tells us that we have a "Crown of Righteousness,laid up for us to be given on that day" Mother Fair has gone to receive her reward, and we bless the Lord for giving us the opportunity to be a part of her life. We will keep all of you in our prayers, Pastor Nathan A. Proche', and the Tree of Life Church Family Detroit Michigan"
"To the Fair Family I'm sending my condulence and love to the family. Ethel is at peace now and my prayers are with each every one of you. With love, The Smith Family Arlene, KK and Torie"
"To the family I would like to extend my heart-felt sympathy in this time of bereavement. Remember, God sent the Holy Ghost to comfort and lead into all truths so hold dear to His promise that He won't put more on you than you can bear. I will always remember being called Bernard instead of Byron, that was okay because Madear demanded and commanded respect and got it from me from the very first day I met her. Thank you all for letting me be apart of your family. I do regret not being able to make it there but know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Byron"
"To Patricia Adams and Family, Our prayers and love are with you and your family. Keep trusting in the Lord, allow him to be your comforter. Love Barbara Anderson & Family"
"To Pat & Wesley Adams Family, We are remembering you with prayers and sympathy, as the Lord walk you through this time. God Bless and keep all of you, Polly Powell"
"Pat and Brenda, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You will be remembered in my prayers. God Bless"
"MISS MARY WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN BY MANY.I'M PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. GOD DOESN'T MAKE MISTAKES, HE HAS ADDED A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER TO HIS ROSES GARDEN. LOVE, CHARLENE & FAMILY."
"Dear Sheila Today is a celebration, a celebration of life. Your mother is gone home to rest now. She will always be with you and your family. Watching over you and guiding you through the rest of your lives. Some days will be rough, then it will get better. Stay strong, think about the good times. You and your sisters and brother stay close as a family, it's only you guys now. Make your mother proud. I will keep you and your family in my prays. Because I know that it's not easy when you loose your mother. You are my dear friend and I love you and I will always be there for you."
"May the words of the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow,for I know that only the Lord can comfort us when he has called a love one home to rest. The word says I will not leave you nor forsake you. Joshu 1:5 Wherever we are, whatever bold endeavor we are involved in, or whatever spiritual battle we may face, we have the confidence that God is with us. What's more, He guides, protects and leads us. He's always on the bridge! My prayers are forever before the Lord for you and your family."
"Sorry to hear about your loss. Stay strong. God will be with you at all times. I Love You Pat Adams."
"To Sheila Osborn & The Family, For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Madear has eternal life because she believed in him. We are praying for God to give each of you peace, in the deepest part of your hearts. May God keep all of you in your times of sorrows. Rev.& Mrs.Hayward Anderson"
"My heart and prayers have been with you, the Fair family. Now is the time to draw on the strength of each individual in order for the family to continue living together with love, sharing and caring."