Mrs. Fannie Brister

fannie brister

June 30, 1942 ~ July 20, 2025

Born in: West, MS
Resided in: Milwaukee, WI

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Born to eternal life on July 20, 2025 at the age of 83 years. Combined Services: Thursday, August 7, 2025; Visitation: 10-11 AM Funeral: 11 AM at St. Matthews CME located 7500 N. 76th street.

Interment: Graceland

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Visitation: August 7, 2025 10:00 am

St. Matthew CME
7500 N. 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI
414-562-7580

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Celebration of Life: August 7, 2025 11:00 am

St. Matthew CME
7500 N. 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI
414-562-7580

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Interment: August 7, 2025 1:30 pm

Graceland Cemetery
6401 N. 43rd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 353-8850

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  1. I Love You Aunt Fannie , Most Definitely Going To Miss You , Sorry I Couldn’t Make It To See You For The Last Time But Your Family From Arkansas Will Definitely Celebrate You Today , My Sweet Lady , Rest In Peace …

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  2. Mrs. Brister, mama, granny………Godmother..
    You are every woman to me…….I thank God for allowing our paths to cross. I’m so grateful for you and your family being in my life, God knew who and what I needed. Thank you for all the love, laughter and life’s lessons. Mama/ granny, I’m missing you right now
    I don’t want to cry because I may not stop…….I will love you forevermore my beautiful angel 💕

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  3. Dearest Aunt Fannie,
    I really don’t know where to start. I will never forget the last hug we have each other and what you said to me at that moment. My heart has been heavy and broken since you passed. However, I’m sincerely grateful for those rare moments I had with you and I’m so proud to call you aunty.
    Rest in power my dearest aunt Fannie.
    I miss you.
    See you when I get there xx

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  4. Fannie, I’m so glad to be blessed with you as my sister. You, Cora, and Vy are women to be admired; your strength and love have carried this family for decades. Now is your time to rest and move forward. Death is never the end for the soul, only the body. I love you, my beautiful sister, may our love carry you home.
    I honour you with love and respect always.
    Stacey Zuckerman

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  5. Maxine and I are sorry for the loss of Fannie.

    All of my memories of Fannie are pleasant. My earliest memory of her date back to the 1950s when she lived in West, MS. West is located in Holmes County. The Big Black River flowed North to South and divided Holmes County on its West side from Attala County on its East side. Attala County is where Lynn (Leonard Brister) I lived. Every weekend, Friday and Saturday nights, especially Saturdays, nearly all the residents would meet in the Alley of the little town of West, and have a good time: laughing, talking, partying and developing special friendships. As a kid, I remember one term kept coming up over and over again during social conversations. The people who lived in West, or on the West side of the river, would refer to the rest of us, as the “folks from across the river”. One person in particular I remember is Fannie. Her face would light up, and she seemed to take great delight in using the words, “across the river” to refer to people from Attala County. One of the strangest things about my memory of her is, I feel like she and I rode the school bus together to go to school. I’m positively sure that never happened. However, Lynn and I did ride the bus together, and it must have been his constant talking about her that made it feel like she was on the bus with us.

    May your hearts be comforted and your soul rejoice by reflecting on the fond memories you have of her.

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  6. I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family. Fannie was one of the loveliest women I have ever known. No person or experience will ever replace the HAPPY DAYS and love she gave me.

    Rest in Peace

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  7. Granny,
    I was fortunate to meet you at an important time in my life. You gave me so much wisdom and unconditional love. I could always count on a hug and a good plate. I will miss you but I know I will see you again. May God bless the entire family with strength and comfort. Love you all.

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  8. Cousin Fannie you will be missed. You can finally rest in the arms of your Lord and Savior. My mama Hattie she loved you so much. R.I.H. 💜🕊️

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  9. Auntie Fannie … you were like a 2nd grandma to me instead of a great auntie…. You were always was sweet to me… Come give me a hug girl is what you say everytime I saw you… You impacted my life with your kindness that had a small pinch of strict moments, but you were always a joy to be around and talk to… always ask how you doing and say it with a beautiful smile… you are appreciated… Love you always Rhonda 🕊⚘️♥️

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  11. My prayers for comfort, strength and peace be with the family at this time sorrow for the loss of a love one may God blessing be with the family with love, Lawrence

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  13. Betty Reynolds and Family Detroit, MI We will miss you, but we know that you now rest in the arms of Jesus our Lord and Savior.

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  14. Jan,
    Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your mom in person, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing what a beautiful person she raised, you! I know words are useless at a time like this. Loosing your mom is something that you never really get over, you simply try to adjust to life without her.

    It won’t be an easy journey, but one that you will get through if you relay on those who love you and lean on your faith. I am here for whatever you need. Even if it’s someone to cry with you on the phone. You are not alone.

    God bless.

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  16. To my Sister Fannie I love you and I will always love you because you were easy to love I miss you until we meet again

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  18. Precious Lord take my cousin Janet & her family hands as you lead them through this journey throughout life. We ask that you Comfort & Strengthen them all to depend on you. Fannie will always be in our hearts as we cherish the memories each day. Love always your cousin May & family

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  19. LyTonia Love
    Edna Love
    James Love
    A’Karion Johnson … Aunt Fannie we are really going to miss you 🕊️❣️ Sending our prayers and condolences to the family 🕊️

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    • Ms. Fannie was one of the kindest people that I have ever known. She would help/feed anyone. She will surely be missed. Rest peacefully in heaven Ms. Fannie until we meet again.

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  21. Sending prayers for your family comfort ,strength and peace during this time of the loss of our loved one

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  23. You will always be remembered for your sweetness and kindness. Love you always ❤️

    Kesha Cureton-Ellis

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  24. I have known the Brister family since the 1970’s. Cora , Janet , Jerome …… I am here for you. If you think of something I could help with. Give me a call.

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  25. Hey Moma I just want to start off by saying thank you thank you for being the amazing woman you are ,thank you for all the sacrifices you’ve made for me known and unknown thank you for not shutting me out when times got hard thank you for loving me unconditionally I’ll never find a love like yours again and I’m perfectly fine with that cause you could never be replaced .thank you for giving me the courage and confidence I need to continue living my everyday life. It will be hard trying to continue my journey without you but I know you left me all the pieces to the puzzle I just have to take my time and put them together 😭 you will truly be missed my superwoman I love you to infinity and beyond and as we always use to say forever and always 💕😭

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  26. Aunt Fannie, may you rest peacefully in God’s loving arms. Praying for the entire family as you mourn the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and give you peace during this difficult time.

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  28. I will miss my Aunt Fannie. Love all the Family and will continue to pray for peace within the Family.

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  33. Love you with everything in me granny. Thank you for being. Thank you for existing. Thank you for being such a pillar in my life and my children’s lives. Not a soul could EVER replace you!!!!!!!

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    • My Honey My Honey We had a long ride 48 years of my life you always been my right next to me always had my back you were my granny someone I can always count on no matter what it was sure gonna miss you lady my forever love ❤️ ♥️

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    • Heaven has gained a Gem! Ms. Fannie is one of the most selfless, strong, kind, & loving women that I’ve ever encountered & I am Blessed to have grown up around/known her. She will always have a place in my heart. May she rest peacefully & enjoy her much deserved jewels & the best that Heaven has to offer, as she continues to cover/watch over her family & loved ones. My condolences, love, thoughts, & prayers are with the family. May God Bless, Keep, & Comfort You All.💖🙏🏽

      With Love,
      Shaneya T.

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