Nellie “Faye” Mann, age 85, passed away July 23, 2024. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 31 at Woodmont Baptist Church from 11-1:00 pm with the funeral starting at 1:00 pm and Chad Hess officiating. Burial will follow in Tharptown Cemetery – Russellville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Mann; sister, Alice Turner (Clint); son, Sammy Glenn Mann; and parents, Paul and Myrtle Bell Montgomery.
Faye is survived by her son, Paul Mann; grandchildren, Jessica Mann and Cameron Mann; and daughter-in-law, Cayron Mann.
Faye was a well-known wedding director/planner and bridal show organizer who helped thousands of brides in the Shoals area plan the perfect wedding. Her career began at The Uniform Shop, The Village Shop, Wedding’s by Faye, Castner Knott, Dillard’s, and eventually started her own business. Faye was also a member of Woodmont Baptist Church for fifty plus years.
The lives she touched and the memories she helped create, will be her lasting legacy. In a fitting tribute to her impact, all the brides she worked with on their wedding days will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family request donations be made to Shoals Scholar Dollars.
