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“My Dear friend you will be missed. May God be with your family. ”
1 of 34 | Posted by: Lelia Lawton - Westville, SC

“My Dear friend you will be missed. May God be with your loved ones. ”
2 of 34 | Posted by: Lelia Lawton - Westville, SC

“My Deepest Sympathy to the Cline Family. ”
3 of 34 | Posted by: Tina Randolph Sumter - Newark, NJ

“My sympathy to Katrina and family, may the memories stay forever in your hearts. Love you Katrina. ”
4 of 34 | Posted by: Portia White-Gaffney - SC

“The lord will walk beside you through these days of sorrow,just as He has walked with you in days of joy. May you find renewed hope and strength in...Read More »
5 of 34 | Posted by: Dover / Rossa Roberts - Columbus, GA

“Aunt fannie the best auntie as sick as she was she came and celebrated my birthday this past labor day my fondest memory was in passaic when she...Read More »
6 of 34 | Posted by: lynette cline jordan - paterson, NJ

“WORDS REALLY CAN NOT EXPLAIN WHAT A GREAT PERSON FANNIE AKA MAMA WAS TO EVERYONE THAT SHE ENCOUNTERED...AND SHARED HER THOUGHTS WITH...EVERYTIME I...Read More »
7 of 34 | Posted by: TALISSIA DAVIS - CLIFTON, NJ

“Mrs.Dunham the worlds best mother n law, I could have not asked for a any better! There are three words that come to my mind when I think of you;...Read More »
8 of 34 | Posted by: Kishana dunham - kannapolis, NC

“Words can never say how much I am going to miss you. I love you and miss you already. To my Family, God never prepares us for this day and he never...Read More »
9 of 34 | Posted by: Monica L Tripp - Columbus, GA

“To the family Aunt Fannie will surely be missed. She tried to keep the family together. I hope her legacy goes on. She was loved and I am so sorry...Read More »
10 of 34 | Posted by: ella - paterson, NJ

“My favorite aunt Fannie this is Arthur the one you always protected from beatings from your sister my mother. I will always miss you and love you. ...Read More »
11 of 34 | Posted by: Clemetin Arthur Allen - Bronx,, NY

“Musie, So so sorry for the loss of your Mom. With heartfelt Sympathies, Carole ”
12 of 34 | Posted by: Carole Grazioso - Riverdale, NJ

“We are all here for a little while; until our maker the LORD GOD is ready to take us with him to glory.My blessed and saved aunt Fannie,i know you...Read More »
13 of 34 | Posted by: Donna Cline - little falls, NJ

“Aunt Fannie (Rasheeda) you will be dearly missed. Your guidance of love and encouragement to always embrace family despite differences will forever...Read More »
14 of 34 | Posted by: Katreecea Cline-Mitchell & Family - NJ

“Sorry For Our Lost theres no words That Can Express our Lost Love You Aunt Fannie Rest In Peace ”
15 of 34 | Posted by: Raymond Allen - Bronx, NY

“To my Sisters you have my condolences . Your Mother was a wonderful Mother.She was a Mother to the Peterkin Family to .I will never forget the talk...Read More »
16 of 34 | Posted by: Audrey Peterkin - Philadelphia, PA

“To my Sisters you have my condolences . Your Mother was a wonderful Mother.She was a Mother to the Peterkin Family to .I will never forget the talk...Read More »
17 of 34 | Posted by: Audrey Peterkin - Philadelphia, PA

“my condolences to you and your family....luv you and if you need anything let me know ”
18 of 34 | Posted by: tay - clifton, NJ

“Aunt Fannie Im going to miss you so much. For along time i tried to avoid you because you brought back so many memories of Aunt Kay,but over the...Read More »
19 of 34 | Posted by: LaToya Matthews (Cline) - NJ

“My Mama, you are now in a place where you can rest. I will never forget the laughs, smiles, and all the wonderful memories we shared. Tell your...Read More »
20 of 34 | Posted by: Tyreek Allen - Greensboro, NC

“Muslimah I am so sorry for your loss!! You have my deepest sympathy. God Bless you and your family!! ”
21 of 34 | Posted by: Ayisha Elam - Paterson, NJ

“God bless you and your family. ”
22 of 34 | Posted by: brent quaterman family - FL

“I will never forget your smile and laughter and how it was just yournature to show love to your family...love u always aunt Fannie..R.I.P. ”
23 of 34 | Posted by: adrienne carter - charlotte, NC

“My heart goes out to Uncle Charles and all of my cousins. You are all in our prayers. I will truly miss my Great-Aunt Fannie. God Bless, Tamu "Mu...Read More »
24 of 34 | Posted by: Tamu Thrower - Haledon, NJ

“To the dunham family, our deepest regards and sympathy are with you,my family and I are here for you and have already asked God to supply all of your...Read More »
25 of 34 | Posted by: Roosevelt /Nicie Pee - bladenboro, NC

“Deb and family I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I've know Fannie as long as I can remember she and my sisters were long time friends if you...Read More »
26 of 34 | Posted by: deborah crawford - passaic, NJ

“I send my love to all she was a friend and a mother to me. I will miss her, God bless she is home now .Bless my sisters just think of her smile and...Read More »
27 of 34 | Posted by: Rene ,Larry and Lamar Peterkin - NJ

“To:The Cline and Dunham Families I knew Fanny and most of the Cline family many years ago.I lost touch with you all but my affection remains! Fanny...Read More »
28 of 34 | Posted by: Mary Nazareth - South Orange, NJ

“To:The Cline and Dunham Families I knew Fanny and most of the Cline family many years ago.I lost touch with you all but my affection remains! Fanny...Read More »
29 of 34 | Posted by: Mary Nazareth - South Orange, NJ

“AsSalaam Alaikum, May Allah bless you and your family on the loss of sister Rashidah Madyun. May Allah bless her soul and grant her paradise. The...Read More »
30 of 34 | Posted by: NA'EEM SYED - FAYETTEVILLE, NC

“To the Cline-Dunham family my condolences to each and everyone one of you. So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you. Mrs Dunham was a beautiful...Read More »
31 of 34 | Posted by: Roxanne Cunningham - Passaic, NJ

“So sorry to hear about my dear friend, Fannie- Lou. We went to school together and shared lots of great memories. Miss you. ”
32 of 34 | Posted by: Ina Willis - East Stroudsburg, PA

“Katrina and the Entire Cline-Dunham Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. It's been a VERY LONG time since we...Read More »
33 of 34 | Posted by: Laureann Addison-Dixon - Chester, VA

“Let's all remember that a family that pray's together will stay together (If you want it!). I know my Auntie has prayed the pray for her family to...Read More »
34 of 34 | Posted by: Sheila Jackson - Forest City, NC


Fannie "Rasheedah" Cline-Dunham born to Ernest and Johnnie Mae Cline in Shelby, NC on December 17, 1940. She returned home to God on December 3, 2011 at age 70. A devoted Muslim, Sis. Fannie "Rasheedah" Dunham married her love Bro. Oscar "Abdul" Dunham on November 28, 1965. A Loving Mother of eight, she consistently maintained employment and retired from more than thirty years of Service from Drakes Bakery in Wayne, NJ. A dedicated member of more than forty years at the Islamic Center of Paterson/Passaic she truly believed in helping others, serving as a Board Member on their committee in their Community Outreach Program. Living up to her motto "Love One Another" Sis. Fannie "Rasheedah" Dunham has left her mark on many. Her great Love of God was exemplified in all she did, all she said and whomever came in contact with her. Sis. Fannie "Rasheedah" Dunham was predeceased by a son, Kenneth Cline, five brothers, John Cline, Norman Cline, James Cline, Michael Cline and Rev. Benny Cline, one sister, Annie Ree Allen. She leaves precious, cherished memories to her husband of fortysix years, Bro. Oscar "Abdul" Dunham; six daughters, Muslimah (Derrick) Davis of Passaic, Debra Dunham of Passaic, Shalita (Carlos) Degree of GA, Katrina (Charles) Slocumb of FL, Juanita Cline of FL and Lisa (Bobby) Horne of NC; two sons, Marcus (Kishana) Dunham of NC and Gregory Allen of NY; two sisters, Ruby Liggon of Clifton and Geraldine Glenn of NC; two brothers, Larry (Barbara) Cline of Teaneck and Robert Cline of Wayne, NJ; twenty-three grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a very special cousin, James Willis of Columbus, Ohio; and a great host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Sis. Fannie "Rasheedah" Dunham respected, loved and greatly admired by so many will be sorely missed.