Nella Rae Eaddy Faircloth

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Nella Rae Eaddy Faircloth
Mrs. Faircloth, devoted family member and lover of life and God, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2005. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.
Mrs. Faircloth, 87, was born in Johnsonville, South Carolina. She grew up with ten brothers and sisters, enjoying the peace and beauty as well as hard work of country life. Mrs. Faircloth began teaching at age eighteen and continued as she completed her BS in Education from Lander College and her Masters of Education from the University of South Carolina. In 1943 she married Vernon Faircloth, her husband of sixty-one years. Mrs. Faircloth taught elementary school in Charlotte for many years - retiring at age sixty-five, but substituting steadily until age eighty-two. She both educated and inspired many students throughout her teaching career. Many have said, 'She's the teacher we'll always remember.'
Mrs. Faircloth was an avid gardener with a terrific green thumb, a lover of music and dance, and a genuine friend to people of all ages. She was a free spirit full of spunk and sparkle, who integrated her evangelism and love of the Lord with all of her gifts and talents. She was a longtime charter member of Upsilon, the Charlotte Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa (teacher organization), and she was a member of Dilworth United Methodist Church for fifty-three years.
Mrs. Faircloth has now joined her loving husband, Vernon Faircloth, who died January 29, 2005. Survivors include her children and their families: son, Vernon Lee Faircloth, Jr. and wife, Jane Glenn Faircloth; daughter, Jane Adele Machado and husband, John Patrick Machado; grandchildren, Justin Dylan Faircloth and wife, Sarah Crawford Faircloth, Ellen Leigh Faircloth, Matthew Austin Faircloth, Samuel Glenn Faircloth, Daniel Lee Myles and Jonathan Brophy Myles; and great-grandchildren, Savannah Jane Faircloth and Oliver James Faircloth.
A memorial service to celebrate Mrs. Faircloth's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2005, at Harry and Bryant Company, 500 Providence Road. Mrs. Faircloth will be laid to rest in Andrews, South Carolina, on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dilworth United Methodist Church, 605 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203.
Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mrs. Faircloth.

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Published by Charlotte Observer from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Nella Faircloth

6 Entries

david mildenberg

August 9, 2005

As a long-time member at Dilworth United Methodist Church, I wanted you to know what a joy it was to know Nell and Vernon.

Nell always made me laugh and smile. Her energy level was incredible, so it was difficult not be inspired by Nell. She may have been the youngest senior citizen I have ever known.

I wish I could have been one of her students.

Best wishes to your family.

Nancy Chappell

July 31, 2005

As I read about Mrs. Faircloth in today's paper I was sad at the world's loss and at the same time a smile that I could not stop crossed my face. It's the same smile I have seen dozens of times when Kate, Zach, their friends and parents of their friends speak of their Eastover School experience. ALWAYS Mrs. Faircloth's name is part of those memories and the same familiar smile appears. She captured everyone's attention and made them smile. She may have been a better dancer than Michael Jackson and used his music and MOVES to teach and endear herself to ALL. At that point in time he was an effective teaching tool she used as no one else could have. Thank you for making us smile!!!!

Carrying each of you in our hearts and prayers.

THERESA POWELL

July 31, 2005

WITH FOND MEMORIES AND SADDENED HEARTS WE SAY FARWELL TO ONE OF THE FUNNIEST LADIES AND BEST AUNTS ANYONE COULD HAVE. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAD THE CHANCE TO TALK WITH HER AND TELL HER HOW MUCH SHE MENT TO ME. I WILL NEVER FORGET AUNT NELLA RAE AND UNCLE VERNON.

LOVE & PRAYERS,

KEN & THERESA EADDY POWELL

KENDI MELTON

July 31, 2005

YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

KENDI & DEAN MELTON

DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW OF KEN & THERESA POWELL

KARESSA & JEFF HART

July 31, 2005

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT AUNT NELLA RAE BUT IT SURE IS REASSURING TO KNOW THAT SHE IS WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOR---ALSO WITH UNCLE VERNON. I ALWAYS ENJOYED THEM COMING TO VISIT AT GRANDMA MAE LEE'S. AUNT NELLA RAE & UNCLE VERNON WERE SO MUCH FUN, SHE WOULD ALWAYS DO HER BREAK DANCING FOR ME AND I WOULD JUST FALL OVER IN LAUGHTER. UNCLE VERNON USED TO ALWAYS TELL ME HOW BEAUTIFUL MY EYES WERE AND HE ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE AND FEEL SPECIAL. I AM THANKFUL THAT GOD BLESSED ME WITH THE WONDERFUL AND FUN MEMORIES THAT I HAVE OF POSSUM FORK AND ALL THE ECCENTRIC PEOPLE THAT VISITED GRANDMA'S.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.

LOVE,

KARESSA POWELL HART

KEN & THERESA'S DAUGHTER

James (Jim) Atwell

July 30, 2005

I had the privilege of having our Dear Mrs. Faircloth, as my 3rd Grade Teacher at Park Road Elementary.(September 1967 thru May 1968) It has been written that she was the teacher many of her students would always remember. Beyond that statement, Mrs. Faircloth was my favorite Teacher! Mrs. Faircloth was a wonderful, motivating educator. She was great at giving praise, but was also a disciplinarian. I can still smell the many beautiful geraniums that lined the glass exterior wall in our classroom. Both Mr. and Mrs. Faircloth will be greatly missed. My Mother, Evelyn, my Wife Michele, and I, extend our deepest sympathy and love to the family.

James (Jim) Atwell (NASHVILLE, TN )

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