Lela Fairley, age 89, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 in Gulfport. She worked for Sears and National Food Store for many years until her retirement. Lela was a special lady that touched so many lives with her unconditional love and humor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fairley; parents, Rev. W.M. Robertson, Sr. and Eula Holley Robertson; brothers, W.M. Robertson and Holland Robertson; sisters, Mary Ellen Barnett and Ethel Marie Wilser.
She is survived by her children, Ronnie Fairley (Pam), Carol Conn and Janet Lynn Papania (Tommy); seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; special friend and caregiver, Lila Dye.
A funeral service will be held at 5:00PM Sunday, May 21, 2017 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. A visitation will begin at 4:00PM until service time at the funeral home. A burial will follow at Coalville Cemetery.
Online tributes can be at www.riemannfamily.com
Visitation
MAY 21. 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503
Service
MAY 21. 05:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503
Interment
Coalville Cemetery Lorraine Road Biloxi, MS, 39532