Fannie Parker Widener Goldsboro, North Carolina Obituary

Fannie Parker Widener

Fannie P. Widener of Goldsboro passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was born in Goldsboro, NC on June 26, 1937 to the late Andrew R. and Lillie Turnage Parker. Fannie was preceded in death by her twin sister, Annie Fields and older sister, Esther Blalock. Fannie is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, C. Edward “Eddie” Widener of Goldsboro. She is also survived by their son, Jeffrey (Laura) of Melbourne, FL and daughter, Stephanie (Jimmy) Brown of Rosewood, NC. Fannie graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1956. She worked at Charles Department Store, General Electric and DuPont of Kinston. As an Air Force wife for 23 years, she moved to many destinations across the country and overseas to Libya, Hawaii, and England. In over twenty dwellings, she made a house a home for her family. She was especially proud of her service as a volunteer with the American Red Cross. She later took classes and worked at the American University Career Center, Washington, D.C. while volunteering as a guide at Washington National Cathedral. Wherever she lived, she always found a church to attend, but her heart was with The Tabernacle Church, 1000 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro which she had attended since she was a baby. Fannie was a wonderful friend, and her most admirable attribute was her special gift of making others feels good about themselves. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Fannie’s life at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ronnie Heath officiating. Interment will be on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Willow Dale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given in her memory to The Tabernacle Church, 1000 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
June 26, 1937 - October 10, 202106/26/193710/10/2021
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Funeral Home Owner
October 14, 2021
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Phyllis Woodard
October 13, 2021
Our Prayers for the family. Charles and Phyllis Woodard
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Lillie Matthews Baker
October 12, 2021
Sorry to hear this. I only met Ms Fannie once at homecoming at McGees Methodist church outside Clinton. She was a cousin to my mother Ruby Parker Matthews
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BrendaWest
October 12, 2021
So sorry for your and your family’s loss Stephanie. You always talked of her in such a special way. I never knew her personally but she sounded very special. God bless you. Brenda
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Jewel Twiggs
October 11, 2021
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Katty Widener
October 11, 2021
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Carol Brock
October 11, 2021
You were always so kind and helpful and I am so thankful that I got to know you and called you my friend. May G. od wrap his loving arms around your family and friends in this difficult time. Love to you all.
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Laura
October 11, 2021
I'll always remember her sweet smile and always felt like she cared so deeply for me and my family. I'll miss my sweet aunt. Uncle Eddie and my cousins Stephanie and Jeffrey have my deepest sympathy. I love you all.
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October 11, 2021
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