Fair-Jones, Bessie Mae – age 81 departed this life on March 20, 2010 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. She was born in Sheffield, AL. on March 30, 1928. Preceded in death by: parents, Willie Jones and Pearline Jones-Harris; grandson, Edward Jackson; sisters, Herlene (Thomas) Elder, Marie Poole, Mary Anderson, Martha Bassette, Alice Johnson and Sally Littles; brothers, Melvin, Albert and Edgar Jones and James Harris. Survived by children, Robert (Tracy) Fair, Alberta (LaFrance) McBee, Diane Barkley, Michael (Kathy) Barkley and Edward Fair Jr.; sisters, Mary Louise Thomas and JoAnne (Clarence) Easterly; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; special friend, Claudine Dyers. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Family will receive friends on Friday, March 26, 2010 at New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 1801 Eight Avenue from 12:30-1:00 PM with services to follow. Reverend Dr. Reginald O. Butler and Reverend Dr. Harold A. Middlebrook officiating. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release. Family will be at the home of Alberta McBee, 221 C. Bell St. Apt. 258.