Fannie Elizabeth Graye Wilder Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Fannie Elizabeth Graye Wilder (Smithfield, North Carolina), who passed away at the age of 97, on October 26, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid adieu to Fannie's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Fannie has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rosetta Whitley Graye and Arthur Graye (Joseph Wilder Sr.); her children, Brenda, Denise, Terrie, Delphine and Joseph Wilder Jr. (Joe Joe); and her brother William Graye (Tot).
She is survived by: her husband Joseph Wilder, Sr.. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremations Chapel (302 S Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 at 1:30 PM at the First Missionary Baptist Church (40 Durant Rd, Clayton, NC 27527).
