With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Jannie Ruth Faison, 67, of Salters, SC, widow of the late Raymond Faison, Sr., who passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Life Reflections

Sis. Jannie Ruth Faison entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at MUSC Health Medical Center, Florence, South Carolina. She was born on September 5th, 1957, to the late Robert and Jannie Mae McCrea.

Jannie was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a member of St. Mary A.M.E. Church. Jannie was an active member of the Usher Board for over 30 years, President of the Junior Usher Board, Pastor Assistant, Class Leader and Steward. She was a bus driver for many years for Williamsburg County. She was also a sewing machine operator for many years.

Jannie enjoyed cooking, fishing, sewing, gardening, playing cards, dancing and time with family and friends.

Jannie was united in Holy Matrimony in 1973 to the late Raymond Faison, Sr. This union was blessed with four children, one preceded her to the grave, Therisea Faison. She was also preceded in death by: two sisters, Penny McCrea and Pauline McCrea; three brothers, Sidney McCrea, Charlie McCrea and Esmel McCrea.

Jannie leaves to cherish her memories: her loving children, Raymond Faison, Jr. (Natalie) and Georgia Faison all of Salters, SC, Rodney (Chotsani) Faison of Columbia, SC and granddaughter/adopted daughter, Mariah Tisdale of Salters, SC; one brother, Robert McCrea, Jr. of Salters, SC; two sisters, Edna McCrea and Lou Ella McCrea both of Florida; one brother-in-law, Craven Faison of North Carolina; one sister-in-law, Dean Faison of Columbia, SC; six grandchildren, Tierra Faison, Tyree Faison, Kushainna Faison, Travon Mouzon, Serenity Faison and RayQuan Faison; three great grandchildren, Sophia Easterling, Joy Mitchell and Samantha Faison; three women she saw as sisters, Lorraine McCrea, Christine Miller and Beverly Daniels; special cousin, Betty Jean Gary; Shawn McCollough and Joel McCrea, who she consider as a sons; Kenyatta Miller, who was considered as a daughter; one goddaughter, Erica McCray; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to her nurse, Crystal Cox.

The family is receiving friends and family at 22 Cape Drive, Salters, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.