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Fairis L. Whitelow

January 18, 1930 — September 20, 2015

Fairis “Louise” Whitelow was born January 18, 1930 to the union of Herman L. Simpson, Sr. and Clara Simpson. She entered eternal peace and joy at Creekside Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the age of 85.
Louise was educated in the Davidson County Public School System and graduated from Pearl High School.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church of West Nashville under the leadership of the late Reverend Walter A. Jenkins, and served as a member of the Mothers Board. She later united with Meharry Boulevard Church of God, Sanctified under the leadership of the late Bishop Jerry E. Gordon.
Louise was blessed to be a “stay at home” mom for many years, nurturing and caring for her two children during the most important time of their lives. Later in life she worked at Baptist Hospital as a certified nurse technician until retirement with 20 years of dedicated service.
She enjoy family get togethers. Her favorite past times was listening to gospel music and having her own “private” church service, talking to her nieces on the phone and spending time with her G. G.’s. She was affectionately known as “Moma”, “Grump”, “Grandmoma”, “G. G”, “Sis”, and “Aunt Sis” by her family and friends.
Louise was the last survivor of her seven brothers and one sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Simpson, Sr., and Clara Simpson; son, Raymond L. Whitelow, Jr., and former husband and friend, Raymond L. Whitelow, Sr.
With pleasant memories to always cherish and treasure, she leaves a loving and devoted daughter, Carolyn (Clarence A. Sr.) Ewing; grandchildren, Kimberly L. Bryant, LaShanda M. (Bobby Jr.) Joyner, Tawanda M. (Reginald T.) Miller, Chicago, Illinois, Clarence A. Ewing, Jr., Reshawna Reese, LeAndrea Whitelow, Brittenee Whitelow, Anthony (Karen) Martin and Anthonette Perrin; great grandchildren
(G. G.’s Angels), LeDaruis Haynes, Bobby Joyner III, Londyn Joyner, Rylee Miller, Laeshawn Ewing, Aaliyah Ewing; and a host of other G. G.’s; brothers-in-law, Luther Whitelow and Eulas Whitelow; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives
and friends; special friends, Arvine Meadaries & family, Geraldine Wright, Annie Patton, Shanna Fitzgerald & the Meharry Boulevard Church of God family.

Public viewing Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 4:00 pm ~ 6:00 pm at Highland Hills Funeral Home, 2422 Brick Church Pike.

Visitation Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 5:00 pm ~ 6:00 pm at the Meharry Boulevard Church of God, Sanctified,1212 Meharry Boulevard Nashville, Tennessee with funeral service to begin at 6:00 pm with Elder Larry Pinkerton, Interim Pastor, Eulogist.

Interment Monday, September 28, 2015 at 11:00 am in Greenwood North Cemetery, Goodlettsville, TN
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