Tributes

https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/vietta-fair-funeral-program.html Vietta Janis Fair June 22,1939 - February 2, 2023 “I am on the battlefield for my Lord... On June 22, 1939, God ordained and sent his servant Vietta Janis Thomas, to James and Pauline Thomas of Crosby, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age at Crosby Temple COGIC. Vietta began her commitment to Christ growing up in Crosby. Vietta excelled in academics and was an avid lover and participant of choral music. She sang in numerous choirs during her lifetime, from singing in the “Glee Club” at Texas Southern University to singing at weddings, homegoings, and in her later years singing with the St. James’ Senior Choir, the “Golden-aires.” Vietta graduated from Drew High School, Crosby, Texas. Vietta loved school and was a great student. She excelled at English Language Arts and became a published writer; continuing her remarkable talents. She decided to pursue a career in Education. “A time to love.... Pursuing her education, Vietta attended Texas Southern University. On October 10, 1960, during Psychology 131 under the direction of Dr. Thornton, she met her soulmate and best friend, Clarence L. Fair. The couple was married two years later, on September 1, 1962. He affectionately called her “Honey.” The two shared a beautiful marriage of 46 years. From this union, the “apple of their eyes,” Paula Ja Ne’ was born. “A time to serve... During her tenure at Texas Southern University, Vietta enjoyed being a member of their Glee Club and working at Kelly’s Drugstore. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, and she later became certified in Special Education. She spent over 30 years educating students in the Houston ISD, Austin ISD, and she retired from Pflugerville ISD. Later, she and her husband, became the owners of Ja Ne’s Childcare and Learning Center. She enjoyed operating the daycare, serving in her church, and being involved with Phi Delta Kappa Educational Sorority. “I don’t feel no ways tired... One might often find her enjoying some of her many hobbies, which included singing, writing poetry, and working with the youth in PDK Sorority, Inc. Never one to tire of her efforts in the Lord, she continued to serve. She attended St. James Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir until her illness. “I’m going up ‘yonder... God called Vietta and she answered on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Preceding her in death was her loving husband, Clarence L. Fair of 46 blessed years, her parents, James Alexander and Pauline Thomas, nine siblings; Betty Hildred, Jimilee Rugley, Ann Shanklin, Johnny Hildred, Tony Hildred, Jesse Hildred, Paul Thomas, Murphy Thomas, and Floyd Thomas. Vietta will surely be missed, and leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted daughter, Paula Ja Ne’ Simmons; her loving granddaughter, Kenyah Ja Ne’ Simmons; two sisters, Rosa Glover and Earline Glover; one brother, Daniel Thomas; her adopted sisters, Ruby Adams and Carolyn Price-Hughes; her godchildren; Melanie and James Price, Jr., Christian and Taylor Bowser, and her adopted grandson, Brenton Kent and a host of other relatives and friends.

Tributes

Vietta Janis Fair

June 23, 1939 - February 2, 2023