Fannie Mae

Bracy Fox

Fannie Mae Bracy Fox was born June 10, 1932 to the late Mrs. Octavia Leggett Bracy Hunt and the late Mr. Sim "Jake" Bracy. She was primarily raised by her mother and step-father, Mr. Ocie Hunt.

In her adult life, she enjoyed a career as a pastor's wife where she assumed many duties such as choir member, chairperson over various programs, community worker, GED educator, and many more.

Her hobbies were sewing, arts and crafts, baking and gardening. She also loved to sing, and her melodious and sweet voice was a blessing sent from above. One of her favorite songs was "May The Work I've Done Speak For Me".

After receiving her GED, she went on to become the first Black female to serve on the Clarke County Board of Education. From there she became a bailiff for the Clarke County Judicial System. When her husband's health failed, she came home to be his fulltime caretaker.

Fannie Fox has served her community, church family and family well! She has been truly a remarkable woman for her many contributions to society. She was a modern-day pioneer. Several of her grandsons received their first job with her driving them around teaching them to mow the neighbor's lawn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas Fox, Sr., a son, Bobby Fox; two siblings: a brother, Rev. Napoleon Bracy, Sr., and a sister, Mary Booker.

On the evening of Saturday, August 30, 2025, after many years of faithful service here on earth, the Lord said, "The work you have done will speak for you—Faithful Servant, Come Home".

She leaves to cherish her memories six children: one son, Thomas (Melissa) Fox of Jackson, AL; five daughters: Sadie (Robert) Worthy of Hope Mills, NC; Jualdene (Jodie) Kitt of Evans, GA; Lorraine (Jerry) Armstead, Emily Fox-Smith, Victoria (Hurley) James, all of Jackson, AL; 24 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Ethel Hannah of Auburn Township, OH; one brother-in-law, Elvin Fox of Jackson, AL; two sisters-in-law, Earselle Fox of Jackson, AL and Ada Rowland of Alma, AL; one God-son, Ryan (Janet) Leggett; one beloved as a son, Joey (Sharon) Besteda; special friends, Eula Rivers and Deloris Dean, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services celebrating the loving and caring life of Mrs. Fannie Mae Bracy Fox, age 93, a native of Walker Springs and a resident of the Lilly Valley Community of Jackson, AL will be observed as follows: Memorial Service, Friday, September 5, 2025, 6-8pm at New St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 40 St. Matthew Road, Jackson, AL; viewing, Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11am until the 12 noon service at New St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Tyrone Pogue, Pastor; Rev. Hurley James, Sr., Eulogist. Following the Interment Ceremony in the Church Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the Church.

Arrangements with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism are entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Rd, Jackson, Al. May God bless you for all kindnesses shown to the Family. Condolences to the Family may be expressed at http://www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.