Faye Fargason Smith Brannan Krauss
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Faye Fargason Smith Brannan Krauss

  • November 22, 2011
  • McDonough, Georgia
  • Contributions are asked to be made to Sacred Journey Hospice or the Shingleroof Campground in memory of Faye.
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“What a honor it was to be a part of the care of Mrs. Krauss. Our entire Staff at Sacred Journey will continue to keep your family in our prayers. ...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Chaplain Dave Riley/Sacred Journey Hospice - GA

“Brenda, You and your family have our sympathy in the loss of your Mother. She had a long great life and I know you have many good memories. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Patsy Cook - McDonough, GA

“Nanna, Phil, and Ben...I was out of town until tonight. I am saddened to hear such a Grand Lady of the South has left us, Flower was a very special...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Jeff Barham - McDonough, GA

“Brenda and Genie and Family, We send you all our love and prayers. Your mother was a special person and loved everybody. She will be missed. ...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Gloria Steele - McDonough

“Dear Genie, Walt & family, John and I send our sincere sympathies. Your mother sounds like a lovely lady. We hold you all in our prayers. In...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: John and Bernice Rogers - GA

“Dear Brenda and Genie, I am so sorry I cannot be with you, but my prayers are with you as you go through this difficult day. I loved Aunt Faye....Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Mary Ellen Wilson - Carrollton, GA

“We have lost a FLOWER, but she won't be forgotten. Tim Reed Henry County Shrine Club. ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Tim Reed - locust grove, GA

“Brenda and family, Rod has known Faye all his life. She was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sue & Rod ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Sue and Rod Oglesby - Stockbridge, GA

“Brenda, So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was one of a breed that there are all too few left of -- true Southern ladies. I know you...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Rachel Cardell Maddox - Jackson, GA


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Mrs. Faye Fargason Smith Brannan Krauss, age 99 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 22, 2011. She was born in McDonough to the late Simeon Elliott and Olla Bibb Fargason Smith. She was preceded in death by husbands, Leva Frank "Pike" Brannan and Roy Krauss. Faye was a 1930 graduate of McDonough High School and was the oldest member of Timberridge Presbyterian Church, where she was the church pianist for 50 years. She had attended 99 campmeetings at Shingleroof Campground and had worked at the Holiday Inn as a hostess and in the gift shop. Flower, as she was known by her grandchildren, enjoyed flower gardening, redecorating, sewing and was an avid reader. Survivors include her daughters, Brenda B. (Henry) Taylor of McDonough, Genie B. (Walter H.) Bogart of Clarkesville; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 25, 2011 at 3:00 PM from the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Timberridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Friends may visit the family Friday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Contributions are asked to be made to Sacred Journey Hospice or the Shingleroof Campground in memory of Faye. Haisten Funeral Home, 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway South, McDonough, GA 30253, 770-914-8833, haistenfunerals.com.