MARGIE RUTH FAISON

Margie Ruth Faison, 77, of San Angelo, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Shannon Medical center after a sudden illness. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17th, and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18th, at Robert Massie Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Lawnhaven with Russell Smith, officiating. Margie was born in Greenville, Alabama., on April 3rd, 1931, to Leamon and Carrie Beverly. After graduating from Greenville High School, Margie briefly worked as a telephone operator, then attended Nursing School in Montgomery, Alabama, graduating as a Registered Nurse. She married John Faison on February 14th, 1955, in Greenville, Alabama. Margie worked as a Registered Nurse in many locations during the years of her husband's long military career. She then worked at Saint Johns Hospital, the Tom Green County Public Health Office, and as the Angelo State University Nurse until her retirement. Margie was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, where she developed many dear friends. Margie was preceded in death by her husband, John Alexander Faison, her brother Edward Beverly and her two daughters, Christina Ann Kirkham and Anita Ruth Faison. She is survived by her sister Margaret Owens of Brewton, Alabama, son John Faison Jr. and his wife Linda of Abilene, her son David Faison and his wife Stephanie of San Angelo, grandchildren Kenneth Dwayne Corder and wife Kristen of Abilene, Dawn Clements and her husband Charlie of Fort Worth, John Faison III and Kristan of Fort Worth, Danielle Faison of San Angelo, Jason Faison of San Angelo, Henry and Storm White of Christoval, Zach White of San Angelo, Haydan White of San Angelo, Cami White of San Angelo, great grandchildren Kayla, Bailey, Branson, Lela, Delilah, and Brylan and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Henry White, Zach White, Charlie Clements, Jason Faison, Kenneth Corder, and James Dyer.