She seemed to have all my historic answers i will miss her in many ways much love to the family

I am Leigh Hughes a long time friend of the family. Faye was one of the most caring ladies that I have ever met. She cared for everyone that she invited into her life or her home. She was also a great cook. She made a mean plate of biscuits and gravy, excellent potato soup and one of her late husband Bill's favorites, Mexican lasagna! You might be hungry when you came over but you certainly were not going to leave that way. 
  She was always sharing some sort of family tree knowledge or giving any of us some well needed advice. She was smart as a tack and you couldn't pull no wool over miss Faye's eyes! I admired her strength as well. She lost her husband and 3 of her children before she parted from this world. Most parents would be a basket case. Not Faye, she had the heart of a lioness and the strength of wonder woman. I don't know how she did it,  All I know is that she has reunited with them and her other lost loved ones once more. She will smile her sweet smile on all of us from above now

Family historian. I’ve asked her so many questions over the years. A true wealth of knowledge. She had such a beautiful and loving soul. Aunt Faye, you are truly missed.

Every large family has people who always rise to the top of your childhood memories. Aunt Faye was one of those special individuals for me, both as a young child, and an adult. She helped me understand how each member in our entire family was valued and connected. She always knew everyone’s name (a difficult task with the  nine brothers’ and sisters’ families in her immediate family circle), where they lived, and the unique things they did in life. Our family needed a Historian and she played this role extremely well sharing interesting stories of extended family members that had passed. I’m grateful for her unselfish research efforts that will assist our family for years to come. 
Additionally, she helped to celebrate the achievements of her family. She would hear of an event in your life and would stash it away and be sure to bring it up and sing your praises at the next family gathering for all to hear! 
What a sweet spirit Aunt Faye modeled for all of us- sharing how to unconditionally love and support your family. I will miss how she cared for my Momma, her kind smile and her energetic enthusiasm toward life and big plans. She was always everyone’s “cheerleader”! 
Sweet memories and peace to her family…
-Suzanne

Aunt Faye was an amazing lady. So kind, full of energy, always willing to help others,  & full of knowledge. When I was a kid I loved when we'd go stay with her & Uncle Bill.  She was a great host & took us to do some fun things! I'm thankful for all the time she spent digging in to our family history. We learned so much from her. She will be greatly missed.

Aunt Faye used to tell me that I had it easy because I get to wear scrubs to work. She went on to say that when she worked as a Candy Striper, the RNs and other nursing staff were required to wear starched white dresses, panty hose, shoes with heels and pinned-on hats to work. She said to me, “if you could change a bed pan wearing head to toe white, you could rule the world.” I bet she did, too. Thanks, Aunt Faye, for giving me that little gift of perspective. Love you.

My thoughts and prayers go to the family. She was a special Aunt always having knowledge of our family tree, and anywhere she would travel always loved talking with her when I was younger, you were guaranteed to learn something R.I.P Aunt Faye.

Faye has been my sister in law for48yrs.
I loved to see her and hear  her talk about the family history. Faye was very knowledgeable just about anything, and everything.  I admired her strength, with all  losses in her life. She is forever united with her loved ones. Thank you to her daughter Aerwana, for taking such good care of your mom.

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Faye Dearduff

February 6, 1937 – April 25, 2025

Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home and Mt Lebanon Cemetery

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