DEARBORNE - Faye Angela Fennell Dearborne, 72, passed on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Arrangement Entrusted to Harris Mortuary, 2261 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204. (904) 598-9808

Faye Angela Dearborne was born in Gretna, Florida on July 24, 1951, to the late Archie Fennell and the late Ruby Black.

Faye attended Springfield Elementary of Gretna, Fl and graduated from Carter Parramore High School, Quincy, Fl, Class of 1969. She furthered her education, receiving her Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Florida in 1997.

Faye received Christ at an early age; she was a faithful member of Beulah Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Gretna FL, where she sung in the choir. After moving to Jacksonville FL, she became a devoted and faithful member of Greater Friendly Missionary Baptist for many years and was truly a "songbird" for the Lord. She served faithfully as Sunday School teacher, youth counselor, women's ministry, VBS instructor, choir and usher member, trustee board and head of the financial committee. Faye worked in the position wherever needed.

Faye found the love of her life, husband, Johnny Dearborne Sr. They were married on June 9, 2012, where they frequently enjoyed traveling to Aruba, Jamaica, Mexico, Bahamas and many resort stays with her immediate family as well. They both enjoyed going to the Jacksonville Jaguars games as season ticket holders. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially for birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions.

Faye worked at University Hospital until it became privately owned, then she transferred to the City of Jacksonville, working until she retired. She later started back working and gained employment with CitiStreet and State Street bank until she retired in 2015.

Faye preceded in death by her parents, Archie Fennell and Ruby Black Hurley, grandmother, Mary Black, grandfather, Hezekiah Black, stepfather, Frank Hurley, sister, Sandra Dilworth and bonus son, Johnny Dearborne, Jr.

Faye leaves to cherish her precious memories to her loving and devoted husband of 11 years, Johnny Dearborne, Sr.;  a loving and devoted daughter, Kimberly Britt-Warrick (Mark), bonus daughter, Doris Randles, and bonus son, Ronnie Dearborne (Jennifer); the apple of her eye, beautiful granddaughter, Markia M. Warrick (Rashaad), bonus grandchildren, Sydney Dotson, Travis Ford, Jr. and David Dotson III;  great-grandson, Rashaad Wiggins, Jr.; sisters, June Hurley and Cynthia Sailor (Jerome);  brother, Gary Fennell; a loving aunt, Lillie Carol Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of many friends.

Faye Angela Dearborne…. A life well lived…Faithful Woman of God…Amazing Singer…Remembered and cherished by all who knew and loved her.