Faye Michelle London

Faye Michelle London passed away after a courageous 15-plus-year battle with a rare mitochondrial disease. She will be deeply missed. Despite the immense challenges she faced, Faye’s sassy spirit, sense of humor, and unwavering dedication to equality were constants in her life. She found comfort in life’s small joys—her beloved dogs, Benny, Sadie, and Blake, rewatching Golden Girls and Friends, and working out. She owned more athletic shoes and water bottles than necessary for any one person.

Faye earned her master’s degree in social work from LSU, where she met her supportive best friend, Sarah. Before her medical retirement, Faye devoted herself to helping others in deeply meaningful yet often undervalued fields, including medical social work, programs for adults with autism, and as a special education and elementary teacher. She had a unique ability to connect with every child she met, bringing them out of their shell with her charm and making them smile and laugh.

Faye was also an admired and respected member of the rare disease community online. She is survived by her parents, Karen and Steven, her sister, and her niece. Faye leaves behind a legacy of resilience, compassion, and strength.

Her family would like to thank her dedicated medical team in Houston including Dr. Brian Goldfarb, Dr. Mary Kay Koenig, Dr. Ruth Wintz, and Social Worker Patricia Arnold. In lieu of flowers, donations in Faye’s memory may be made to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation—a cause close to her heart as a #mitowarrior—or to the Mayo Clinic, whose integrated approach to medicine brought her a rare disease diagnosis, ending years of uncertainty and easing much frustration.

Details for a memorial service will be announced at a later date.