Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....(Williams) Mahaffey, Faye Elizabeth May 10, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Faye Elizabeth Mahaffey
Services: Sat., May 14, 1:00 p.m.

A selfless, loving woman, 93, died early May 10, 2005, in Bakersfield, CA. 
Lovingly known to some as Miss Faye. 

Faye was born November 17, 1911, in Hardeman County, TX, to the late William 
Franklin Williams and Nancy Clarenda Barnes Williams. She grew up in Medicine 
Mound, TX. A part of the graduating class of 1932 from Quanah High School 
where she loved playing ball on the basketball team. She married Louie Lenoy 
Mahaffey on January 7, 1933. She and Louie moved to Bakersfield, CA in June 
1936 where she resided until her death.

Enjoying being around people, Faye worked for a variety of companies; Sears & 
Roebuck, The Frock Shop, Smiths Market, Owens Toy Store and Bruces Discount 
before finding her calling at New City Cleaners. She worked over 25 years as 
the main seamstress and alterations specialist. After retirement she worked 10 
years for Price Club Costco until she was 89 years young.

She is preceded in death by her husband; infant daughter, Clara; brothers, 
John Arthur, Robert Emmitt & Marcus Lavern Tex Williams; and sister, Vera Alma 
Hampton. Survivors include daughter, Renée Williams; son, Joe Mahaffey, both 
of Bakersfield, CA; two grandchildren, Becky Williams and husband, Brad 
Ruthrauff of Flower Mound, TX, Mike Williams of Billings, Montana; and great-
grandson, Greg; two sisters, Rena Coleman of Archer City, TX & Mary Cole of 
Indianapolis, ID.

Visitation begins Friday, May 13, 4-8 p.m., at Hillcrest Mortuary. Services 
will be held Saturday, May 14, 2005, 1:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Park & 
Mortuary. 


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