Fannie Mae Foote of Rockford departed this earthly life February 25, 2026. She was born in Charleston, MS the daughter of George Sr. and Mary Sledge. Fannie lived in Rockford since 1951 coming from Drew, Mississippi. She was employed as a cook by Rockford Memorial Hospital 45 years before retiring. Fannie was a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, serving on the Usher Board. She attended school in Mississippi, later to receive her G.E.D. and attended Rock Valley College.

Fannie leaves to cherish many loving memories, her son, Clarence (Winnie) Foote; two daughters, Gloria J. Hughes and Margie Foote; ten grandchildren, Lamark, Antwan, Korey, Anita, Kenny, Latoya, Charmell, Kenna, Jayvon and Keenen; 17 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; brother, Eddie Sledge; three sisters, Crystal Sledge,  Barbara (Eli) Moye and Shirley Sledge; a host nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; son, Edgar Foote; six brothers, Harvey, George Jr., Clarence, Arthur, Robert and John Sledge; and sister, Jessie Parham.

Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 2919 19th Street. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Doors will be open from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.