Delsie Brantley Fanney, 85, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Willie Jackson and Rosella Acree Brantley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton J. Fanney, and siblings, Josephine Twiford, Albert Brantley, Mildred “Doodie” Stephenson, W.J. “Bill” Brantley and Carlton Brantley.

Delsie was a lifelong member of Stanley White Presbyterian Church and was very active in the Roanoke Valley Relay for Life for many years.

She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia F. Jackson and her husband Bruce of Roanoke Rapids, and Michelle F. Moseley and her husband Chris of Roanoke Rapids; her son, Steve Fanney and his wife Maxine of Bahama, NC; six grandchildren, Brandon Fanney and his wife Theresa, Lauren Winstead and her husband James, Katlyn Moseley, Garrett Moseley, Jordan Moseley, and Brooke Moseley; one great-granddaughter, Samantha “Sammi” Fanney; sister-in-law Sylvia Brantley of Roanoke Rapids; and several special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Stanley White Presbyterian Church in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Kevin Brunk officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 10, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services where arrangements are being handled.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stanley White Presbyterian Church, 601 Ashton Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.