Frances (Ms. Irma) Faidley-Wilson

We are blessed to have learned many valuable lessons My Nana doing her 85 years , among them:”she was BLESSED by the BEST”, “If God can't do it, no one”, “Put one foot in front of the other and ASK God to do the rest”, “God knows it, she knows it, and now you got it ( meaning put God 1st and believe in yourself because she already believed in you and my favorite: “Don't take NO wooden nickles”. It was a Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2019, to be exact, that your husband , daughter and grandson had gathered at your home on June way to prepare you for a routine doctor visit post you returning home from Future Care three days prior. When my mom called me in the middle of the day (I thought softly to myself, :Something had happened”) But nevertheless, I answered and on the phone was a cry from my mother that I had never heard ; my mother belted out with a repeat “Nana is gone, she is gone”. For a moment I cried too and then a peace like no other I have experienced before came over me. In that moment I understood why my last's rest was uneasy and the things you had been sharing with me in your most recent days . I realized you in your infinite wisdom were preparing us for for your transition and for us to go on without you. I begin to say, “To God be the GLORY!” for you had lived a full life. No Doubt in my mind, that God knew it!You knew it, and now we have to know it, that you are home with Christ your Savior as you accepted Him early in childhood. In the next moment, I began to reflect on your entry into this world. As a child I learned your story began at ) 6:25 AM on Tuesday, June 12, 1934, in Baltimore, MD, as the late John Carr and Gladys E. Carr (Johns) awaited your arrival. They named you Irma Frances Carr. Your grandmother the late Elizabeth Johnson, gifted you the name “Irma” (You loved her but disliked that name very much even though it meant “Strong”). “Frances was chosen name and since you was so strong (see the irony) about it, Frances is what people came to know and love you as . Your parent's union birthed two and you were the eldest to your brother, the late Irvin “Petite” Carr. I later learned you were educated in the Baltimore, MD school systems attending catholic school at St. Francis Academy in your early years then completing night school business classes at Paul Lawrence Dunbar before completing nursing in Philadelphia at the age 28 in 1962.As I grew , you always had a great stories to tell me like: in 1951 your son, the late Tyrone Ricardo (because he was so handsome) Faidley and your Angel in 1952 , my Mother, Angela Chiquita Faidley were born to you and your 1st husband, the late Elma “Sonny” Faidley. You all married as teenagers and didn't always see eye to eye but you made the best of a God's situation. The stories you shared about your good old days becoming a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, humble beginnings in Turner Station, work at Two guys, St. Agnes Hospital and teaching at Charles Carroll of Carrollton Elem/Middle (139) and Fort Worthington Elem/Middle (85) were the best. I learned that the children adored you as you as affectionately called them names like Puddin, Honey Love, Suga Plum and Baby Cakes. When I was younger , I used to be angry 5thinking you were giving them bad children my good names. You would always tell me “Anger has no place here and children are what they hear”. I smile today thinking of that : because of your Love and cheer, your career extended more than 30 yrs. Then in 1996 teachers, faculty, friends and family joined to celebrate your Happy Retirement from school #85. it was very humbling hearing so many people speak of the love you gave unconditionally and how you made each of them feel special in your own way. Later in my life I began to understand how much you were vested into God's people as it gave you purpose. No matter where you went : church, shopping (lots of shopping) , theater, just out dining with family and friends or weekly bingo you found a way to uplift and encourage people. It is at school #139 you met your love & husband of 35 yrs.(together 54 yrs.), Bobby D. Wilson. As your sweet fragrance filled (you loved sweet fragrances) the room as Pop tells me, he knew from the moment you entered the room you were going to be his wife but like a lot people do; play it cool. When it got too cool and he didn't want to be no more fool, you all united in 1984 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. It is in that union you gained and extended family of two sons: Bobby Jr. & Courtney Wilson, and three daughters: Angie Sanford, Latresia Wilson & Lena Hopkins, Together. Together these blended families grew and shared many moments over the years. In your most recent years you became a caregiver for those who could no longer care themselves (your mother, son, aunt) and tended to some of the great grandchildren. I watched you with grace and joy tend to your family. Then life shifted again and I watched your husband give the same care to you until the very last moment you transitioned from us. We will all miss your jewels of wisdom funny stories and radiant smile. Irma “Frances” (Nana) Faidley-Wilson, we love you and although we could not keep you here as you made your transition, we hold the joy and Peace of your full life and memories. As you go on without us peace hug & kiss all our loved ones who proceeded you (your parents, grandparents, brother, son and three grandsons: Damon, Tyrone Jr., Raymond Sr., a Great Grand: Chelsea, a niece: Yvette “Pinky” and a host of relatives and friends). To those of us left behind we will continue to shine your light and tell stories to generations to come: your Devoted Husband (Bobby, Loving Daughter and Son-in-Law (Angela and Leonard), Extended Sons & Daughters: Bobby Jr., Courtney, Latresia, Lil Angie, Lena, Seven grandchildren: Carla, Chiquita (Grandson-in-law: Stacy Jr). Terran, Monae, Montaz, Kennard (granddaughter-in-law: Marsyl) and Chaz. More than 20 Great-Grandchildren and 11 Great -Great Grandchildren.

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Frances (Ms. Irma) Faidley-Wilson

June 12, 1934 - September 24, 2019