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Jean Emily Fairfax

Phoenix, Arizona

1920 - 2019 (Age 98)

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Jean Emily FairfaxPhoenix - Jean Emily Fairfax, 98, passed away with beauty and grace on February 12, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. Jean was born on October 20, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, the second of three children to Inez Elizabeth (Wood) Fairfax and Dan Robert Fairfax. Her parents, her beloved siblings...

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Praise be to God for this awesome life! I just watched a feature on NBC Today and learned about this great woman for the first time. I just found out that she and her sister were born in Cleveland, OH and attended Glenville High School...just like me. How I wish that I had known about them years ago to make contact with them. While they were working for African Anerican children away from their birthplace, they still could have been an inspiration to many of us here. They both gave so much to...

Thank you for being a shining light in the midst of darkness and making the world a better place for all!

Jean was a true pioneer and a role model. I learned from her how to be a thoughtful grantmaker in my work in foundations and how to be a philanthropist with my own resources. She was friendly and approachable, but unafraid to speak her mind anywhere, anytime. I will miss her, but I know she is at peace.

To All the Loving friends! Family Warriors of The Civil
Rights Movement USA and International on Planet
Earth, May God continue to Bless and Keep you in
The Name of Non violence, Love, Courage, Wisdom,
Justice, Dedication, and the Human Struggle of Freedom from Racial Hatred and Bigotry in this
Land of 2019.Thank YouBlessed Sister Fairfax and
May You Rest in Divine Love and Peace❤❤❤❤❤❤

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until the God of love promises are fulfilled. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14

I am so sorry for the immeasurable loss of your loved one. May God strengthen and sustain you with everlasting comfort and good hope, and comfort your hearts during this deeply sad and emotional time. 2nd Thessalonians 2:16, 17

Our community was better when the Fairfax sisters joined it. May your legacy continue.

To the Fairfax family and friends I am truly sorry for your loss and I send you my deepest sympathy. May you find peace and comfort from God's word. (John 6:40).

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It's always with heavy hearts that we send condolences. We take comfort in knowing that our loved one is precious in God's eyes, so He will comfort and support us at this time. Romans 15:13