MRS. VANESSA “NETT” ALLEN FAIN- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Vanessa “Nett” Allen Fain, a cherished mother, grandmother, great – grandmother, sister, and friend who left this world on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 70. Vanessa was born on December 27, 1954, to the late Elizabeth Allen Moore and Henry Lee Allen. She proudly served in the United States Air Force as a Law Enforcement Specialist. Vanessa graduated from Chattooga High School and continued her education at Chattanooga State College and Walker Tech.
She shared a loving marriage with John Fain, Sr., and together they raised their wonderful son, John Fain, Jr. John Jr. was married to the late Preeya Fain, and they were blessed with two beautiful granddaughters, Desiree and Jania. Jania later welcomed her great grandson Treyson, making Nett a very proud great-grandmother. Vanessa grew up surrounded by a close – knit family that included her siblings: Shirley (Dr. Donald) White, Dudley (Gwendolyn) Allen, Annie (Harry) Harvey, Patricia Allen, Cherry Hart, James “Jimmy” (Cathy) Allen, Opal Moore, Herbert Johnson, Vernon (Sandy) Thurman, Jerry (Josephine) Allen, Robin Williams, Pam (Warren) Albert, Brenda Williamson, and Michael (Sandra) Allen. She was also loved by her in-laws: Virginia Price and Gloria Fain, as well as her special friend, Terry Hague. She is also survived by her loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Vanessa will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. Her spirit will forever live on in the hearts of her loved ones. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00 P. M. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 281 Georgia Avenue, Summerville, Georgia 30747, with Dr. Rev. Donald White as Eulogist and Pastor Kevin Roach as Presider. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 A. M. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, Dalton Ga., we would like to express our condolences to the Family, and to Sis. Cherry Hart during this time. our prayers are with you. We love You All.
My sincere condolences to the family. Nette was a wonderful lady. Always with a smile. May Gods peace comfort you all.
We are sorry for your loss 🙏😔 Pamela slaughter and family..
My sincere condolences and prayers. This hurt me alot and I'm heartbroken. We did say we love each other..who I'm going mess and say crazy things to now. I'm going to miss you
Our condolences to Sis Cherry Hart in the loss of your dear sister. Your family is in our prayers.
My condolences to the family 🙏🏽💐
The family of the late Hamp and Jessie Perry Mosley would like to extend our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Fain family. Nette was one of a kind. She had a enormous spirit and energetic personality. Her smile was infectious. She will be missed by the community and friends. John, Desiree, Jania and family, you are in our prayers. Keep praying and trusting God. The descendants of Hamp and Jessie Perry Mosley, "The Mosley 14."
My dear Aunt Nett will be greatly missed. She was the "life" of the party and all family gatherings. Life will be different but we have to keep her memory alive through us. Praying for those left behind.
Sending my condolences to the family! Nett will be missed. Her joy and love that she shared will forever remain fresh in our hearts. Going to miss dearly girly....
Send my condolences to the family really going to miss you Nett
My deepest condolences going out to my family so far away on the sudden passing of my aunt Vanessa. She will be missed wholeheartedly. May God send my cousin JJ, Desire and baby girl the comforter during this time of bereavement. I love you all and wished I could be there with you all right now.
Respectfully Sent,
Your cousin Phyllis Austin (Beatrice and D'ior) of Cincinnati, Ohio
Heartfelt condolences 💐 to the Fain family. You will be missed The Brown family
My heartfelt prayers and sincere condolence to the family and friends. I'm gonna really miss you Cuz😢 you'll definitely never be forgotten. May You Rest in Power My LoVe 💓
My Condolences and Prayers for the family (my family). Nett was so sweet and always smiling. Hold to God's Unchanging Hands family. Love y'all.🌹🌹♥️🙏♥️
My condolences goes out to the family.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. We are family. We send our condolences, love and support. Praying for comfort during this heart breaking and difficult times. Seek God for peace and comfort.🙏🏾
Vanessa will be truly missed. She was an Icon in Summerville. She is gone from this place but she will never be forgotten.🌹🌹
May God continue to comfort you Fain.
Sorrowfully submitted, Ruth Starr, Deborah, Cathy and Skippet
R.i.P Vanesss.
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