Mother Fannie Mae Smith transitioned from this life to glory at 9:30 am, Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born in Ripley, TN, in 1942. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Mother Fannie Mae Smith was a devoted believer in Christ.

Mother Fannie Mae Smith was a prayer warrior and was filled with the holy ghost. She was a proud member and church mother at Kingdom Apostolic Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Lambert Gates, Sr.

Mother Fannie Mae Smith is survived by three daughters: Theresa, Francine and Martha, one son: Rodney, two sisters: Erma Owens and Willie Mae (Doll) Owens, two brothers: Louis Owens and Nathaniel Owens, 75 grandchildren, 90 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Mother Fannie Mae Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Willie B. Owens, her two children: Margaret Ann Gordon and James L. Gordon, siblings: Robert James Owens, Sammy L. Owens and Robbie Sue Randolph and three grandchildren.

In honoring Fannie's life, we encourage all who knew her to share their memories, anecdotes, and photos on her memorial page. Your contributions will create a tapestry of Fannie's legacy that will comfort and inspire us all.

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