Miss Faythe Marie Brannon

Miss Faythe Marie Brannon, 52 of Chicago, Illinois formerly of Galesburg passed away
unexpectedly Sunday, September 10, 2023.
After graduating from high school, Faythe earned her bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois
University and two master's degrees in education and Computer Science. Faythe dedicated her
life's work to supporting, uplifting, and empowering her students during her tenure teaching and
leading professional development in Chicago Public Schools. Faythe was a loving daughter, sister,
aunt, mother figure, mentor, and friend.
Faythe served as President of the CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) Chapter in
Chicago. She was a leader of professional learning for Exploring Computer Science in Chicago
and nationally. Faythe was a pioneer and led the Bowen High School Robotics Team. She hosted
several Robotics Tournaments/ Competitions (20+ teams) for inner city schools. She was the lead
to Bowen High School being recognized for female diversity in Computer Science 2022 College
Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award. Faythe also was a member of the National
Council of Negro Women Chicago Central Section, whose mission is to lead, advocate for, and
empower women of African descent, their families, and communities.
Those close to her know the extent to which she loved and supported her people. Faythe was an
avid traveler, enjoyed exercising, spending time with her family and friends, and took great pride
in her natural hair and sharing her hair secrets with others. When spending time with Faythe, she
was always the life of the party. Her smile was contagious, and her bigger than life personality
was infectious.
Faythe was the loving aunt of Kairn (Ann), Kiara, Arlan, Jon III, Jayla, and Kele'. Faythe's circle
of love included her best friends from college Steve Budd and Lynette Clontz, her devoted
Chicago Public Schools family, her beloved group of friends affectionately known as 'The
Golden Girls', and the endless number of students she took under her wing.
Faythe is survived by her mother, Regina Mae Brannon of Galesburg, sisters Alicia (Hector)
Brannon-Canario of Chicago, Christine (Monty) Brannon-Dortch of Galesburg, Kimberly (Jon)
Brannon-Sibley of Galesburg, and brother Fred Jones of Galesburg.
Other siblings include Cameron Roulds of Kenosha, Calla (Danielle Cusimano) Roulds of Chicago and Tauna (Chris) Smith of Tacoma. Faythe is also survived by her paternal grandmother Barbara Long and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by grandparents Christine and Floyd Brannon, father Phinez
Roulds, and siblings Tanica and Tyler Roulds.
Visitation will be held from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Hinchliff-Pearson-
West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel. Memorial Service will
follow at 1:00 p.m. at the chapel with Pastor Tony Franklin officiating.
Memorials may be made to "Regina Brannon" for the family to establish a scholarship fund in Faythe's name. Online condolences may be made at ww.h-p-w.com.
The Celebration of Life for Miss Faythe Marie Brannon will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the South Shore Cultural Center (7059 S. South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL). Visitation with the family will be held from 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm followed by Celebration of Life Services at 1:15 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to "Regina Brannon" or Zelle/Venmo to Alicia Canario to establish a scholarship fund in Faythe's name. Online condolences may be made at www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.