Mrs. Allie Fae Brown Turner Gordon's Obituary
The daughter of John Eddie and Lillian Tyler Brown, Allie Fae was born July 19, 1927 in Grenada, MS. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from Alcorn State University and an additional degree from Mississippi State University. At the University of Wisconsin, she earned a Master's Degree in Education. She was an educator in the Meridian Public School District for thirty-six years. She taught at Wechsler. Harris, Oakland Heights, and Parkview Schools and was principal of East End Elementary School. She Loved the children and opened her home as well as her heart to them. Many of them returned to visit her all through the years. Allie Fae was married to the late Leonard Turner for fifty-four years until his death in 2004. She later married Reverend Leo Gordon in an unforgettably beautiful wedding. She had no biological children, but was a surrogate mother for many children and adults. It was her desire that every person she knew, including adults were educated to the degree possible. To that end, she gave her counsel, resources and prayers. Fae, as she was lovingly called, was a member of several civic and social clubs including the Jolly Pals Social Club and the Aurora Bridge Club. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Omicron Beta Omega Chapter, where her sorority sisters loved her dearly. A community activist, she was Chairperson of the Lauderdale County Democratic Executive Committee for more than eight years. She was a lifetime member of the NAACP. The Mayor of Meridian appointed her to the Keep America Beautiful Commission as she was passionate about art and beauty. She studied art and became an accomplished artist. Some of her paintings were exhibit-ed in art galleries. Some can be found in homes in several cities. She served on the Board of Directors for Wesley House as well as for the Meridian-Lauderdale Partnership. Fae adored children and was a sponsorforthe Cinderella Youth Club, teaching life skills. Fae genuinely loved people from all walks of life. She would go to the nth degree to help friends, family, and people she didn't even know. She was a giving person and actually lived in the proverbial 'house by the side of the road'. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining friends and eating out with friends. She enjoyed shopping and traveling. She faithfully attended the sick and never hesitated to help those in need. She was a very loving person. Kindness, graciousness, and generosity were the very essence of Allie Fae. She loved her family and was very proud of her lineage and her African American Heritage. She was devoted to the well being of her parents, her siblings and their families. Fae was a devout Christian who loved the Lord Jesus Christ and diligently tried to obey His word. At her church she served over the years as a member of the Education Committee and was a Deaconess. She served for several years as president of the Angelic Choir. She was a staunch member, always exceeding the call of duty. With great pride, she wanted everyone to know that she was a member of "HISTORICAL First Union Missionary Baptist Church". Cherishing her memory are her husband, Reverend Leo Gordon, her sister, Mrs. Marjorie Jean Hundley and her husband, Charles; a special niece, Mrs. Sonia Armstead and her husband, Earnest; Eleven stepchildren, two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law; several Godchildren, her sorority sisters and club members; and many relatives and friends. Her parents and her brothers -Charles Edward, James Irvin, John Tyler and Ben Aaron Brown predeceased her.
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