Born May 24, 1929 in Reagan, TN, to the late Edna Stewart. She married Mack L. Washburn in 1946, building their home in Memphis, TN later moving to Olive Branch, MS in 1977. Faye worked in Memphis for many years at Woolco, John Simmons and Wicks ‘n Sticks delighting customers with her charming personality and giving spirit. She was a lifelong member of Union Hill Baptist Church in Reagan, TN.
Mrs. Washburn was preceded in death by her husband, Mack; her infant son and daughter Larry and Teresa; brothers Wilford Stewart, Frank Stewart, and Junior Stewart.
She is survived by her daughters Cherrie Roberts Lovitt of Milledgeville, TN and Kay Gilton (Marshal) of Olive Branch, MS; sons Mike Washburn (Janice) of Eads, TN and Danny Washburn (Mike Lauderdale) of Memphis, TN; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Faye was a truly special and godly lady, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and sister-in-law. We will miss her greatly in this earthly life, but know confidently with blessed assurance that we shall see her again in Heaven. We love you, MawMaw.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 10 AM to 11 AM at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, MS followed by celebration of her life at 11 AM at Brantley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blocker Cemetery in Olive Branch, MS.
Any donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
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