Fannie Fay Dennis

Fannie Dennis, beloved wife and mother, entered into eternal peace November, 23, 2014 at Fidelity Care Corner, Tucson, AZ. A long-time resident of Tucson, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lawrence Dennis, a World War II Air Force veteran who was stationed at Davis Monthan AFB in 1946 and a granddaughter, Cara Marie Capron. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Price of Longview, TX; niece, Thelma Louise Hardin of Shawnee, OK; Mary Jane Spencer of Austin, TX; three daughters and sons-in-law: Geneva and John Economy of Bisbee; Marlene and Tom Capron of CA; Claudine and Perry Begley of Tucson. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Rev. Dale Capron, Dawn Begley Franz, Kristin Begley, and Ryan Begley; five great-grandchildren: Gabriel and Evelyn Capron, Trevor, Logan, and Adrianna Franz. Fannie was born to Albert and Lizzie Stone. The youngest of eleven children, she grew up on a farm in Tecumseh, OK. After moving to Tucson, Fannie became a charter member of Mission Park Baptist Church and was actively involved in missionary and charity work , serving in many capacities there, always ready to help those in need. She enjoyed cooking and caring for her family. In later years, she was blessed to have friends and neighbors whom she treasured as family. Rev. Dale Capron to officiate services at East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11:00 am.