Mrs. Mary Ellen Fannin
July 3, 1930 - May 24, 2019
Mary Ellen Fannin, 88 of Foley, AL passed away on May 24, 2019 with her family by her side. Mary Ellen was born to the late Simon and Marie Knowles on July 3, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Holy Family High School in 1948. Mary Ellen married the late Robert Edward Fannin, Sr. on February 14, 1949. Together they raised three children Robert E. Fannin Jr. (Linda) of Semmes, AL, Cheryl "Cheri" A. Fannin (Jeff Max) of Marcola, OR, and Joseph "Joe" M. Fannin (Stephanie) of Summerdale, AL. They lived together in Columbus OH for 25 years before relocating to Mobile, AL in 1974. Mary Ellen is survived by her daughter Cheri and her son Joe, 5 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband in 2005 and by her eldest son in 2011. Mary Ellen was a devout Catholic, a loving wife, mother, grand and great grandmother. She had a quick wit, a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed a long and beautiful life. She will be missed dearly and remembered by many. A funeral mass will be celebrated from St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 601 W. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 36535 on Friday May 31, 2019 at 2PM.
Mary Ellen Fannin, 88 of Foley, AL passed away on May 24, 2019 with her family by her side. Mary Ellen was born to the late Simon and Marie Knowles on July 3, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Holy Family High School in 1948. Mary... View Obituary & Service Information