Teresa Faye Chatman was born in Talladega, Alabama to James and Bettie Mae Chatman. She attended Childersburg High School.

Faye was a member of Kingston Missionary Baptist Church. She spent countless time with her mother, Bettie, whether it be shopping, monthly errands, or just visiting family and friends. She enjoyed dancing.

She had one son, Johntitus Chatman; a sister, Bertha Fomby; nephew, JaColby Jemison; aunt, Jossie Garrett; uncle, James Chapman; aunt, Agusta Finch; grandchildren, Kennedi Chatman and Kayllie Chatman; special cousin, LaWanda Chapman-Stamps; special friends, Artavia Garrett, Kim Welch, ReNeshia Morris, Lois Jones and Josetta Dates.

Fay was preceded in death by her father, James Chatman; brother, Gary Chapman; grandmother, Marie Chapman; grandfather, Jessie Chapman; grandfather, Samuel Chatman; grandmother, Mary Lou Chatman; aunt, Shirlean Barclay; and uncle, John Chapman.