Josie Fay (Wilson) Fair, 93, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on April 3, 2024. She was born on July 18, 1930, in Greenville, NC and was the oldest daughter of the late Robert Wilson and Emily G. Wilson.
Josie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry Hayes Fair Sr. Also preceding her in death are her siblings Barbara Ann Everette, Mattie Ann Cox, Hildred Wilson, Elbert Wilson Sr., Robert Wilson Jr., Carl Wilson, Frank Wilson, and Manson Wilson.
Lovingly remembered as “Jo Fay” by family and friends, Josie was a caring, nurturing woman devoted to the Lord. On March 2, 1958, she married her husband Henry H. Fair Sr. in Greenville, North Carolina. From there, the couple traveled extensively with their children during Henry’s career with the United States Air Force. Josie retired from Langley Air Force Base Exchange where she served as a supervisor in the garden department which cultivated her love of holiday tree decorating and gardening.
Josie was a long time member of Little Zion Baptist Church, where she shared her love of singing through her membership in the Senior Choir and Senior Citizen ministry, where she enjoyed crafts and fellowship.
She leaves to cherish memory her loving children; Linda Wilson Barrett (James) of Greenville, NC, Sheila Fair Bailey of Newport News, VA, Shirley Williams (Elijah), of Hartsville, SC, and Henry Hayes Fair Jr. (Andrea) of Fredericksburg, VA. She also leaves to keep her legacy alive, 10 adoring grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends who will remember her continually.
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Missing You Always!
I wish you were here grandma. Holidays don’t feel as joyous without you. I know you would have loved to see the great-grands excited about decorating. I wish you could see me and Chelsie thrive as moms. Nothing will ever compare to you though. I love you and mourn you daily. Happy Holidays!
Two Precious Lives Lived
I will be forever indebted to you both for all you did for our family. The best mom and dad ever.
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