Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Graye Wilder
Fannie Graye Wilder was born 8/17/1928 to the late Rosetta Whitley Graye and Arthur Graye. She received her heavenly wings on Sunday October 26, 2025.
She graduated from JCTS Class of 1947 and attended Shaw University, Raleigh NC.
In May 1948 she married Joseph Wilder, Sr and through that union they birthed one son Joseph (Joe Joe) Wilder Jr (d) and six daughters; Brenda, Denise, Terrie, Delphine, and twin girls deceased at birth.
She was predeceased by her parents Rosetta and Arthur Graye, husband Joseph Wilder Sr., son Joseph (Joe Joe) Wilder Jr, brother William (Tot) Graye and twin daughters.
She is survived by her 4 daughters, 1 daughter in law, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grand, 7 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Walk-thru Viewing:
Saturday November 1, 2025, Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremations Chapel, 2:30 pm until 5:00 pm.
Funeral Service:
Sunday November 2, 2025, First Missionary Baptist Church 40 Durant Road Wilsons Mills, NC., starting at 1:30 pm.
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Family or Deceased Name: Mother Fannie Wilder
Your Name: Sis. Fran Allen
Email: selfdevelopment.success@gmail.com
Message: There is nothing like a Mother’s love. Ms. Fannie embraced me as though I were her own. I am grateful to the family for sharing her with me. Just know I share the weight of your heavy hearts. God’s comfort and peace to you all.
Date: 4436026194
Family or Deceased Name: Sister Fannie Wilder
Your Name: Lawrence Davis
Email: blackmoclipse@gmail.com
Message: With a heavy heart I will truly miss Sister Fannie, she played the piano for the male choir that I sang in for years, that’s where we bonded, I loved her as if she was my own mother, there was nothing that I wouldn’t do for her. She had a unwavering confidence that I really admired, and her love for God was truly amazing, rest in peace Sister Fannie I will always keep you in my heart!
Date: 9194131447
Family or Deceased Name: Fannie Wilder
Your Name: B. Etheridge
Email: bre2070@aol.com
Message: Delphine, I was sorry to hear in the passing of your mother. You were such a great care giver to her. I'm keeping you & your family in my prayers.
Date: 11-1-25
Family or Deceased Name: Carl Sanders
Your Name: Bettie Revell
Email: bettiejoeann2451@gmail.com
Message: My heart is heavy, in your loss, yes he left us too soon. He was a strong stem from the rose bush of 🌹 🥀those he carried and cared for, it will continue to seed those he shared his love thorough to bless for days to come into their lives of wonderful comfort of peace and joy. REST IN PEACE, GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. BETTIE & THE REVELL'S FAMILIES
Family or Deceased Name: Mother Fannie Wilder
Your Name: Bettie Revell
Email: bettiejoeann2451@gmail.com
Message: My deepest condolences of your loss, she was a devoted woman of God, she will be truly missed by everyone. Rest my mother in the arms of God, we love you, but God's love you more
.Sis. in Christ The Revells Families
Date: 9192741567
Family or Deceased Name: Mrs. Fannie Wilder
Your Name: Carnell Smith
Email: carnell.smith1@gmail.com
Message: I send my heartfelt prayers and condolences to the wilder Family. May God’s peace comfort you!
Date: 10312025
Family or Deceased Name: Fannie wilder
Your Name: Gertrude Watson
Email: gwatson35@icloud.com
Message: I met Mrs Fannie through the Women's Missionary Union around 50 years ago, she always played the piano so gracefully with a humble spirit and a beautiful smile when I think of her, I think of her as an earthly Angel, may the memories of her comfort her children and grandchildren and entire family I am praying 🙏🏽 for you.
Date: 10302025
Family or Deceased Name: Fannie Wilder
Your Name: Johnnie D. Richardson
Email: jondricharjd@aol.com
Message: My prayers and condolences are with the Wilder family at this time. May God comfort and strengthen you.
Date: 2562397954
Family or Deceased Name: Fannie Wilder
Your Name: Charles & Linda Whitley
Email: lindawhit1963@gmail.com
Message: My Condolences to the family Mrs Fannie will truly be miss by so many,May God Be with her family 🙏
Date: 9192626435
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