REIDSVILLE, NC - Mrs. Fannie B. Webb, age 93, beloved sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Public viewing will begin on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 12 until 6 p.m. at McLaurin-Harris Funeral Home, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026 from the Zion Baptist Church, 807 Piedmont Street, Reidsville, NC. Visitation with the family will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the service at 12 p.m. Reverend Venus Womble will officiate and Pastor Marcus Fairley, eulogist.

The committal and interment will follow in Greenview Cemetery, Reidsville, NC.

All other times, the family will receive friends on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 until 7 p.m. at the home of her niece, Gerdia Keesee (716 E. Morehead Street)

Fannie Alice Brown Webb entered this world on July 14, 1932, the baby of ten born to William M. Brown and Ida Neal Brown—a position that guaranteed she was both well-loved and well-trained in the art of holding her own. She lived a life full of purpose, laughter, and steady faith until she was reunited with her beloved husband, Joseph L. Webb, who preceded her in death.

A proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Class of 1951, Fannie carried herself with the quiet confidence of someone who knew who she was and Whose she was. She was a lifelong, devoted member of Zion Baptist Church, where "faithful servant" was not just a phrase but a way of life. She served on the Senior Usher Board, worked diligently as secretary of the Baptist Training Union, was the first member of the Zion Baptist Church Nurses Guild (under the direction of Aretta Brown), and was an active member of the Missionary Group Dorcas. Through the Rowan Association, she also gave her time and heart to the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Convention. If the church doors were open, chances are Fannie was there—probably early.

For 10 years she worked for the Mackie Company, followed by 22 years as Head Cook for Service America inside the American Tobacco Company. To say she knew her customers would be an understatement—she knew their orders by heart. By the time they reached the register, their plates were ready and waiting. No need to ask; Fannie had it handled. Her warmth and dedication earned her a rare honor: on June 29, 1995, then Mayor Clark Turner proclaimed it "Fannie B. Webb Day," a fitting tribute to a woman who fed both stomachs and spirits with equal care.

Though she never had children of her own, Fannie's heart made room for many. She helped raise several nieces and nephews, especially her niece Gerdia whom she loved dearly and her nephew Larry Lee, whom she loved and raised as a son. She also had a special fondness for her great-great nephew, Terek "TJ" Bossier. Family, for Fannie, was never limited by titles.

Affectionately known as the "Unofficial Mayor of Lindsey Street," Fannie was the heartbeat of her neighborhood. A faithful member of the Neighborhood Watch and the West End Flower Club, she kept a loving eye on everything happening on and around Lindsey Street. She knew her neighbors, their stories, and probably their business—but always with care and concern. They, in turn, knew and loved her dearly.

In her later years, she was blessed with compassionate caregivers who returned to her the same kindness she had so freely given. Special thanks are extended to Shelia Cobb, Shari Brown, Debra Winchester, Dawn Davis, Ann Clark, Amy Motley, Felicity Sawyer, and the staff of Penn Nursing Center for their devoted care. We owe a special debt of gratitude to Chaplain Linwood Carver, LaShonda Williams, Tabitha Garrett and the entire staff of Ancora Compassionate Care.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Elizabeth B. Haynes of Reidsville, NC; her nieces, Gerdia Keesee and Verdell Lane, both of Reidsville, North Carolina; Rev. Rebecca Bossier of Greensboro, North Carolina; Patricia Dupont and Eleanor Dupont of Queens, New York; Brenda Lawton of Dallas, Texas and Joan T. Neal of Ft. Washington, Maryland and her nephews, Stanley Neal (Jessilea), Ft. Washington, Maryland; Rev. W.T. Brown of Greensboro, North Carolina; Rev. James Brown and Fletcher T. Brown, both of Reidsville, North Carolina; Michael Powell of Bronx, New York; and Quentin Powell, Maxwell Powell, Joseph Powell, and Philip Powell, all of Dallas, Texas.

She is also fondly remembered by a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews who will cherish her memory, as well as her special cousins, Tommy and Barbara Hopper, and Que and Rochelle Tucker.

Service by McLaurin-Harris