Mrs. Petty was born November 2, 1940 in Kennard, Texas, daughter of the late Ruby Lee Herman and Thomas Enoch Griggs. She passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at her residence.
Fannie was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She loved to watch old movies, play dominoes, and spend time with her family, and grandchildren.
Survivors include daughter, Melba Menne of Frankston; stepchildren, Sandra Pickens, Ann Bowdoin, Ruth Steed, and Ruff Petty; grandchildren, Joshua Menne of Frankston, Tamara Menne of Tyler, T.V. Pickens, Suzanne Pustka (Richard), Ray Durrett, Elizabeth Durrett, Richard Petty; great-grandchildren, Braxton, Alley, Wyatt, Michael, David, Jack, Maci, Andy, Avery, Nicholas, Nathanal, Nataly; brother, Tommy Griggs and wife, Dana, of Lufkin; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Cathy Trusclair, Terry Webster, and Terry Denton.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Max Petty.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.