Sarah H. Fenner Obituary (1931 - 2016)

Sarah Hobson Fenner, 85, of Richmond, VA, passed away in her home on Friday, July 22, 2016. Sarah, affectionately known as 'Weenie' and 'Ninxy', was born in Richmond, VA on January 31, 1931. She was the daughter of the late James Robert Hobson and Sarah Munford Hobson. Sarah attended Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1948. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Cornelius 'Jit' Hobson. Sarah retired from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, after 21 years of service. Upon retirement, she served as a Red Cross Volunteer Emergency Communications System Case Worker for the U.S. Military service men and women. Sarah was also a longtime, dedicated, active member of First Baptist Church, South Richmond. Sarah was a Sunday School Teacher, Delegate to the National Baptist Convention, former President of the Ladies Usher Board, Deaconess Board and Sanctuary Choir and a member of the Missionary Society and the Diaconate Drama Ministry. In addition to the Sanctuary Choir, she was once a member of the Twilight Chorus, Munford Memorial Choir and the Combined Voices. Sarah touched the lives of many while she was here on earth. She was an extremely loving, kind and generous woman of God. She leaves to cherish her loving memory husband, Moses Fenner; Son, James F. Fenner; Daughters, Estelle, Roslyn, Rita and Renee Fenner and Joyce Shelton; Granddaughters, Donna F. Powell (Corey) and Tillda Shelton (Lee Silva); Great-Grandchildren, Christian A. Powell and Noelle L. Silva; Brother, Kermit Hobson; Sister, Dorothea H. Winfree; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to express their appreciation for the care provided by the staff at Riverside Pace and all of her homecare caregivers. Sarah's remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., Richmond, VA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, South Richmond, 1501 Decatur St., Richmond, VA.