Obituary for Fannie Morton
Fannie Mae Morton, born March 30, 1935, earned her wings and joined her heavenly father on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. She was the eldest child, born to the union of Frances Pugh Bearden and William Bearden, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by; her former spouse, Mr. Frederick Morton; daughter, Frances Elaine Morton; grandson, William L. Campbell; son-in-law, Michael T. Streeter, Sr.; devoted partner, Mr. Ulysses L. Winchester; devoted niece, Sandra LaMerle Kennedy-Owes; and daughter-in-law, Sherleane Calhoun.
Fannie Mae Morton, affectionately called, Mama, Mama Fannie, Nanny Fannie, or simply Ms. Fannie, was a lifelong member of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church. She instilled the love of the church in all of her children and made sure that each of them attended and worked faithfully in the church. Mama Fannie was a quiet soul that loved people. A beautiful spirit inside and out.
Fannie Mae spent her working career providing service to others. She retired from the Mobile Country Club, where she and her most devoted daughter and caregiver, Samone Dixon, operated the snack bar for decades. Fannie Mae was loved and respected by the generations of families that she served.
Fannie Mae always displayed unconditional love for everyone. She believed in second chances and refused to give up hope for the possibility of change, and potential in others. Fannie Mae’s daily actions told her story, of a selfless mother, a true and devoted sister, and a friend. She had a great memory. She could recall the birthdays, addresses, names, and ages of everyone she encountered, and every detail of a person or experience. She loved old movies, the blues, and her favorite show, Jeopardy. Fannie Mae would often talk to her grandchildren about current events and even entertainers in their world. She had a passion for cooking and an extraordinary green thumb. Her best friend was her sister, “Mary Elizabeth”, as she called her. They talked daily on the phone, and they both enjoyed recalling memories and facts from the past. If Fannie Mae could not remember something, she would say, “let me call Mary Elizabeth”.
Fannie Mae is survived by her devoted sister, Mary B. Kennedy; two sons, Frederick Douglas Morton and William (Harriet) Morton; five daughters, Joyce Morton, Samone (Michael) Dixon, Cathy (Bruce) Millsap, Allison Streeter, and Lisa Morton; and a loyal friend, Mary Hill. Fannie Mae will forever be loved and remembered by her 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, a host of devoted nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.
Fannie Mae Morton, affectionately called, Mama, Mama Fannie, Nanny Fannie, or simply Ms. Fannie, was a lifelong member of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church. She instilled the love of the church in all of her children and made sure that each of them attended and worked faithfully in the church. Mama Fannie was a quiet soul that loved people. A beautiful spirit inside and out.
Fannie Mae spent her working career providing service to others. She retired from the Mobile Country Club, where she and her most devoted daughter and caregiver, Samone Dixon, operated the snack bar for decades. Fannie Mae was loved and respected by the generations of families that she served.
Fannie Mae always displayed unconditional love for everyone. She believed in second chances and refused to give up hope for the possibility of change, and potential in others. Fannie Mae’s daily actions told her story, of a selfless mother, a true and devoted sister, and a friend. She had a great memory. She could recall the birthdays, addresses, names, and ages of everyone she encountered, and every detail of a person or experience. She loved old movies, the blues, and her favorite show, Jeopardy. Fannie Mae would often talk to her grandchildren about current events and even entertainers in their world. She had a passion for cooking and an extraordinary green thumb. Her best friend was her sister, “Mary Elizabeth”, as she called her. They talked daily on the phone, and they both enjoyed recalling memories and facts from the past. If Fannie Mae could not remember something, she would say, “let me call Mary Elizabeth”.
Fannie Mae is survived by her devoted sister, Mary B. Kennedy; two sons, Frederick Douglas Morton and William (Harriet) Morton; five daughters, Joyce Morton, Samone (Michael) Dixon, Cathy (Bruce) Millsap, Allison Streeter, and Lisa Morton; and a loyal friend, Mary Hill. Fannie Mae will forever be loved and remembered by her 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, a host of devoted nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.