Fannie McCormick

FANNIE McCORMICK, affectionately known as “Ma Fannie,” entered into this life on January 18, 1927. She was the daughter and only child of the late Hinter Harris and the late Bessie Mason, who later remarried to Bennie Holmes. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland and educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. Ma Fannie answered the domestic call of service during World War Ii by completing instructional training as a seamstress, where she worked making uniforms for our troops to do her part in the war effort.At the close of the war she continued working as a seamstress in many of the factories that were prevalent during that time. Ma Fannie enjoyed sewing and would always be willing to grab a pattern and put together dresses, blouses, suites and slacks for family members and friends.In the early 1950s she met and married George McCormick of Sanford, North Carolina. They were blessed with two children, George Lee McCormick and Vanessa Hawkes.Equally, she was impassioned about her relationship with God and fellowship within the church. She gave her life to Christ in the 1940s and joined the forerunner to the present Simmons Memorial Baptist Church, the Union Temple Baptist Church. She served faithfully at Simmons Memorial Baptist Church. She was a member of the Gospel Chorus Number II, the Senior Choir Number 1, the King Bee Circle, the Volunteer Circle, and the Willing Workers Club. She loved to sing and hear the word of God. She followed her son and daughter up and down the highways hearing the word of God and singing His praises. Ma Fannie remained a member of Simmons Memorial Baptist Church until her son Rev. Lee Michaels became founder and pastor of Manifest Wonders Christian Center. Ma Fannie was the Mother of the Church and was a dedicated member until her untimely illness. On Wednesday, September 30, 009, at 11:49 a.m., God saw fit to cal His daughter home after an extended illness.Ma Fannie leaves to cherish her memory: two loving and devoted children, George lee McCormick (Rev. Lee Michaels) and Dr. Vanessa Hawkins; six grandchildren, Jamal, Elden Jr., Adrianne, Marques, Kevin and Kahla; three great-grandchildren, Liyah, Antinea and Jamal Jr.; daughter-in-law, Eugenia McCormick; son-in-law, Gordon Logan Jr.; two special cousins, Gloria Jones and Frances Frazier; and host of loving relatives and friends.

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Fannie McCormick

January 18, 1927 - September 30, 2009