Lillie May Fenley

1924 - 2016

Lillie May Fenley obituary, 1924-2016

BORN

1924

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar

5599 Poplar Ave

Memphis, Tennessee

Lillie Fenley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 11, 2016.

Lillie May Fenley, 91 passed away on March 9, 2016. She was a faithful Christian woman, who was devoted to her husband of 56 years and her three children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Fenley was a longtime member of Germantown Baptist Church and had been a member of Central Church in Johnson City for the past 10 years. Her passions were gardening and the "silver screen". She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Fenley. She is survived by a daughter, Gail (Bob) Dorband; sons, Dr. James Lewis (Virginia) Fenley Jr. and Dr. John D. Fenley; grandchildren, Maris Elyse (John Ross) McCloskey, James Lewis Fenley III, Erin Brianne Fenley, David Collins (Tricia Lorraine) Fenley, Elizabeth Griffith Fenley, Caitlin Anne Fenley and Melea Gabrielle Fenley, and great-grandchildren, John Ross McCloskey Jr. , Sloan McCloskey, and Livia Griffith Fenley. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue. On Monday a gathering a 9 a.m. for graveside services will be held at Memphis Funeral Home.

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March 28, 2016

Jurey, Laurie and Anne Howard

We so enjoyed meeting your mother when we were house shopping 11 years ago. She was so gracious and kind as she shared her home memories. She and our daughter, Anne, exchanged letters for several years. She was always a source of encouragement, readily sharing her love for the Lord, gardening, and entertaining. We are truly sorry for your loss. We will always fondly remember Lillie May Fenley.

March 28, 2016

Jurey, Laurie and Anne Howard

We so enjoyed meeting your mother when we were house shopping 11 years ago. She was so gracious and kind as she shared her home memories. She and our daughter, Anne, exchanged letters for several years. She was always a source of encouragement, readily sharing her love for the Lord, gardening, and entertaining. We are truly sorry for your loss. We will always fondly remember Lillie May Fenley.

March 13, 2016

Debbie Juszak

We are sorry for your loss. May time ease your pain and loss until you meet again. Sara & Debbie Juszak

March 13, 2016

Family of Lilly May:

We will miss Lilly May. She was a devoted member of the Esther Sunday School Class at Central Baptist. I had many memorable visits in her home.

With my deepest sympathy & prayers,

Rachel Stokes

March 13, 2016

Cary Cobb

Gail, Jim, & John
We sure will miss Lillie May. I wish I could be with you guys during this time. Just know I will be praying for you peace. Love you all!

March 12, 2016

Johanna Hamilton

Gail, Jim and John, we are so sorry for your loss. We loved Lillie Mae and have many good memories of times spent with your parents. Praying for GOD'S Peace and Comfort for all the family. Jimmy and Johanna Hamilton

March 11, 2016

Pamela Chapman

Lille May, We will all miss you, friends and family. You were a truly beautiful Lady, inside and out. I loved that we shared the same birthday, May 26th, and we got together over the years for lunch to celebrate ! Your kindness and grace will be remembered for a lifetime.

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