Fannie Jeanette Nunn

Born: Sat., Dec. 8, 1951
Died: Wed., Jun. 20, 2012


Visitation

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tue., Jun. 26, 2012
Location: - Not available -


Funeral Service

11:00 AM Wed., Jun. 27, 2012


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On Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 at 8:45a The angels of Lord came down and called, Fannie Jeannette Nunn, home. She was born on December 8th ,1951 to the Union of Agripper James and Minnie Lee James of Silver Springs, FL. She met her Husband Isaac H. Nunn on March 15th, 1975.

 

     Although she was born in Silver Springs, FL yet was raised in Ocala, FL. As a young girl she was a member of the Welcome Stranger Baptist Church, where she accepted the Lord at an early age. She attended Howard High School where she was a member of the softball team and1967 Championship girls basketball team. She was active with her class and a member of the Yearbook committee. Jeannette graduated in 1969 and left Ocala to attend Malcolm X College in Chicago, IL.  In 1971, she transferred to Goshen College in Goshen, IN where she majored in biology and received a BA degree in 1974. In March of 1975, after being married to Isaac H. Nunn, they moved to Gainesville, FL.  Both she and her husband started graduate school at the same time, she entered the Graduate Program of Health Sciences whereupon she received a Dual Masters Degree. One in Health Sciences and the other in Rehabilitative Counseling in 1976 with Honors recognition.

 

     She began her professional career in Tallahassee, FL where she became a Mental Health Therapist for the State of Florida in 1977.  They resided in Tallahassee until 1981 when they moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she became a Mental Health Counselor in Broward Co. She and her husband resided in Ft. Lauderdale until 1986, when they moved to Ft. Myers, FL. They joined and became members of St. John Missionary Bapist Church in 1987. While in Ft. Myers she was inducted into AKA Sorority and became a life long member. During this time she became employed by the Ruth Cooper Center and Crawford & Company. She also worked at the Arcadia Correctional facility for several years in the Jerry Rice program. She worked as a dedicated Mental Health Professional for 35 years.

 

   Jeannette was all about her family. Every holiday was special and she added her special touch to everything that she came across in life. She was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be remembered for all that she did and the imprint that she left in everyones life and heart. Nothing meant more to her than having her family around on holidays and seeing them eat as she enjoyed their company. Her smile lit up a room and was contagious. She will be greatly missed.

 

     She leaves to cherish her memories a Loving Husband, Isaac H. Nunn, two sons, Courtney Nunn (Amy), Jonathan Nunn (Jessica), and one Daughter, Iris De Hoyos, all from Cape Coral,, three brothers, Alonzo James of New York, Melvin James (Renee), and Bobby James (Veronica) of Ocala , eight grand children, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins. Along with dedicated and cherished friends.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry James, Agripper James Jr, Jesse James and four sisters, Geraldine James McCray , Mary Allen James, Rosemary James, and Mildred Maxine James Maise.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at St. John First Missionary Baptist Church, 2044 Brown Street, Ft. Myers, Fl.  Interment will folow in Ft. Myers Cemetery.  Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at St John First Missionary Baptist Church. 

 

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Jacquie Matthews Williams
   Posted Tue June 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Nunn Family. Reading about the passing of Fannie was a shock to me. My last memory of her was seeing her and Isaac at the Publix shopping. My prayers are with the family. We sometimes want to know "why" but if we look at it as God looking at the earth below and sees a beautiful flower. After all, He only wants the very best in his garden. He sees Fannie and plucks her to be a one-of-a-kind flower in His majestic garden.

Vickie D''''Agostino
   Posted Tue June 26, 2012
I had the privilege of working with Jeanette at Ruth Cooper. She was a truly caring and giving person to the patients, and really supported me as a brand new therapist. She was a beautiful person, inside and out, and she loved to talk about her sons. I am so sorry for your loss.
Vickie

Whitfield & Loretta Jenkins/Family
   Posted Wed June 27, 2012
Fannie Jeanette Nunn spirit, life and accomplishment is connected to many of us in Ocala/Marion County. In as much the Jenkins family knows the Lord's love and destiny for Fannie, we yet are in sympathy with the family for this great loss. To Bobby who, we have been blessed to share in so much locally, be strong in these times when the Lord has plucked so frequently from his garden, the James flowers.Our prayers are with Issac
and the children equally as you accepts God decision.Melvin and Alonzo, you are in our circle of love and appreciation during this challenge period. Your relationships to us are a part of who we are. For all that is good, by knowing and sharing this life, we thank and give God the glory. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help. All help cometh from the Lord.

Vivian D. Lee
   Posted Wed June 27, 2012
I.H., and family members,
You kept your vows - "til death." That in and of itself speaks volumes about your commitment to Jesus Christ and to each other. I am saddened by your loss, but I also know that EVERYTHING God does is perfect. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, as He alone can ease your grief, give you comfort, and sustain you during this trying time. I find comfort in Habakkuk3:1719. Hope you will too, but my late husband would always remind me that there is comfort in all of God's Word for it alone is infallible.

Stephanie King Burgin
   Posted Thu June 28, 2012
I worked with Jeanette many years ago at Lee Mental Health Center. We had a lot of conversations and many laughs. She was the sweetest person and I used to joke to her that she gave me psychological counseling "free of charge." Of course, she was my coworker, but I worked as an administrative assistant on the CSU. Jeanette was a beautiful lady. I always said she was "beautiful AND smart." I''m so sorry that I didn''t stay in touch through the years, although we would run into each other now and then. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I know she will be missed, but I also know she is with the Lord and is a beautiful angel in His kingdom. God Bless!

Michael S. Kura
   Posted Thu June 28, 2012
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Jeanette. I had the pleasure of working with her while employed as a mental health therapist at Lee Mental Health Center, formally the Ruth Cooper Center. Jeanette was a compassionate and giving individual who gave of herself to helping others. We shared many a time eating lunch together from Franks BBQ and discussing family, our dreams and goals. God has opened his doors and welcomed her home with his open and loving arms. May the peace of God which passes all understanding, bless each and everyone of you in your time of need.

Anthony & Carletha Griffin
   Posted Fri June 29, 2012
Isaac,
Anthony & I express our condolences to you and your family in the loss of your loved one. We hope and pray that God will bring you and your family through. God bless and keep you.

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