Fannie Colson

Fannie Colson

Fannie Cartwright Colson, 80, formerly of Elcinoca Drive, Elizabeth City, NC died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Waterbrook Nursing Home.  A native of Perquimans county, she was the daughter of the late Dockey Cartwright and Fannie Dail Cartwright Stallings and the widow of Willie D. Colson.  She was a former seamstress for Supak and Seventeen South
Garment Company.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary C Burnette of Elizabeth City, NC; three sons, Willie D. Colson, Jr., Calvin Ray Colson, and John Wayne Colson all of Hertford, NC; two sisters, Betty Lou C. Boyce and Evelyn C. Overton both of Hertford, NC; two brothers, Wayland Cartwright of Elizabeth City, NC and Fenton Cartwright of Hertford, NC; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and three step great grandchildren;.  She was pre-deceased by four sisters, Annie Belle Squires, Katie Cartwright, Myrtle C. Askew and Marguerite C. Gray; and two brothers, Horace Cartwright and Oliver Cartwright.

A funeral service will be Friday, February 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Stuart Meads officiating.  Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and immediately after the service in the lobby.  At other times the family will be at the residence of the daughter, 668 Methodist Church Road, Elizabeth City, NC.  Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Colson family.  You may express condolences to the family by visiting www.twifordfh.com.

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  1. Naomi Hall on February 21st, 2012 4:07 pm

    My condolences goes out to the family. I worked with her & her sisters Betty & Evelyn. Ithought a lot of them. may God bless you. My prayers are with you.


  2. thelma stevenson baker on February 21st, 2012 4:37 pm

    Mary Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss,my prayers are for you and all of your family during this time of grief. May God give you comfort and peace, just trust Him and He will help you to go this valley. Love Thelma


  3. Abadella White on February 22nd, 2012 6:23 pm

    From the first time I met Mrs. Colson,she welcome me into her home with open arms. She would say to me; Abby,you feel like a sister to me. Thank God for putting her into my life. I will miss her greatly. I enjoyed being her CNA and working with her. Mrs.Colson love her family and grandchildren. They were her joy. This beautiful mother,loyal friend,and a great cook will be missed. My prayers are with Mary Ellen and all of you. May God bless each of you in your time of loss. Love Always, Abby


  4. Kay Acurio on February 23rd, 2012 2:45 am

    Thinking of all of you during this sad time. In His Love, Kay Acurio


  5. Bill and Gloria Manning on February 23rd, 2012 12:07 pm

    Wille (Buddy) Me and Bill are thinking of you of the loss of your mother our prayers are with you always. may God you you comfort and peace. Bill ,Gloria


  6. Barb & Tom Layton on March 9th, 2012 8:35 am

    To the family of Fannie,
    We are so sorry for your loss. We have all felt the pain of losing someone we love. Jesus held out a wonderful promise. In John 11:11-14,20-27 He says that his friend is sleepig and he will raise him from the dead. His sister Martha knew that he was the resurrection and the life. He will bring our dead loved ones back to life.


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