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Patricia Fanjoy Obituary
Patricia Ann Fanjoy, age 79, passed away Saturday August 19th, 2023, at her home in Rome GA. She was born on August 27th, 1943, in Hendersonville, NC to the late Fred and Myrtle Neal. She was preceded in death by her husband Adrian A. Fanjoy.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Rick) Ruth; her son, Adrian (Debra) Fanjoy; her 2 sisters, Nancy (Ronnie) Burgess and Alice Loeb; her brother David (Martha) Neal; her grandchildren, Ricky Ruth, TJ Ruth, Murdoch (Ashley) Ruth, Austin (Tayler) Ruth, Savannah (Bryant) Powers, Aaron Fanjoy, Michelle Fanjoy, Sean Burgess; 14 great grandchildren.
She was a member of Beech Creek Church until her passing.
Pat met her husband Adrian while attending Berry College. She graduated in 1965 and the newlyweds decided to make Rome their home and raised their family here.
Pat was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; but also, a teacher. She taught children, almost exclusively 1st grade at Glenwood Elementary School, for 35 years leaving an undeniably positive impact on our community teaching more than 800 students in her career.
Many of those students became teachers themselves and several returned to her for their student teaching in the classroom that first inspired their love for the craft. Nothing made Mrs. Fanjoy happier than helping children learn and realize their own potential, especially at such a young age.
Pat loved her work. She cherished her fellow teachers, aids, staff, and administrators. Her colleagues in education became her extended family. Pat maintained connection with them through her membership in the AO chapter of the PEO. She enjoyed their gatherings the same way that families enjoy Thanksgiving. They shared a common goal to help people all over the world, and they had a little fun along the way. Pat's favorite PEO activity was buying various farm animals for remote villages.
After retiring, she and Adrian enjoyed traveling in fellowship with River City Ramblers and close friends seeing more of the world and its wonder.
Pat truly lived her life in faith, fellowship, and love. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and daughter. But for those of you that called her Mrs. Fanjoy instead of mom, you must know that she loved you very much. She is proud of you. Please know that the happiest moments of Pat's life were because she truly loved being your teacher.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, at 3:00pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel (4900 Martha Berry Highway), with Pastor Keith Howell officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 22nd at 1:00pm at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, until the service time.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, has charge of funeral arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Fanjoy
Sponsored by Henderson & Sons Funeral Home - North Chapel and Crematory - Rome.
Ms. Fanjoy, Thank you for pouring your love of learning into each and every student you taught. I am forever grateful that you took the time to talk to me when I was a young (clueless) mother who desperately needed the kindness, and motherly advise that you so graciously shared. You were one of a kind, and we are all better for having known you.
Charlene Graham
August 30, 2023
Pat was one of the kindest people I ever knew. She will be so missed.
Cindy stewart
Friend
August 26, 2023
A great teacher to start first grade with!
Anne Selman Raybon
August 23, 2023
Pat´s obituary is beautifully written and speaks volumes of who she is, what an honor to have known her professionally.
Barbara Fussell
Work
August 22, 2023
While I did not know Patricia I worked with her husband Adrain. They were a great caring family.
Buddy Childers
August 22, 2023
I'm Pat's cousin Cathy (Neal) Riley. I remember all the families coming together at Sweet Mama's (Ethel Lola
[Hollingsworth] Neal) our grandmother, for picnics and Pat's father, Fred, taping it on his "new fangled" camera. All of the brothers, and one sister, lived on or around Duncan Hill so there was always a bunch of cousin's at Sweet Mama's and we would be outside playing game like Red Rover while our moms were in the house canning or making quilts. There were so many of us cousin's we always had enough to play all kinds of games. My whole family sends our love to all of her family, and God Bless y'all
Cathy Riley
Family
August 20, 2023
I was blessed to be one of many Mrs. Fanjoy´s 1st grade students along with many others. She was a true blessing and my favorite. After all these years, I have so many memories. She didn´t stop being a role model at 1st grade, she continued to show love and compassion to all throughout our elementary years. My grandmother was also blessed to work with Mrs. Fanjoy and be part of her Glenwood work family. There is no doubt she touched the world, made it a better place and inspired her students. I didn´t follow in her footsteps as a teacher but I know she inspired me. I´m very sorry for your loss.
Denice Knight(Hendrix)
August 20, 2023
Mrs Fanjoy absolutely loved her students and continued to teach for several years after the date she retired. Even in retirement she still talked about education. What a gift she was to the Glenwood and Armuchee community. May our Savior and tine give you peace. I was blessed to have known Mrs Pat Fanjoy, teacher extraordinaire! I am away from Rome and sorry I cannot am sad I cannot attend her Celebration.
Teresa Lumsden
Friend
August 20, 2023
My absolute favorite teacher ever!! I was just sharing some memories from her class the other day!! I´m so sorry for your loss, she knew how to love big! It was an honor to have been loved / influenced by her! I love you Mrs Fanjoy!
Natalia Kinsey
Friend
August 20, 2023
The Morris Family
August 19, 2023
Pat truly touched the life of each and every student with her love and compassion. She prepared so many to be successful and productive citizens. Her love and devotion to Gad and family will continue to live through so many of her students. Thank you Pat for helping to make this a better world. We love you! You will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Jody Brock and Family
Friend
August 19, 2023
Mrs. Fanjoy taught our children and grandchildren at Glenwood. All of them and we loved her for the wonderful person she was. Our sincere condolences go out to the family. George, Wynell and our children and grandchildren,Dennis Janice,Calander,Kaelan and Randall.
George and Wynell Jones and Family
August 19, 2023
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Funeral service
3:00 p.m.
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