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Rebecca “Becky” Giffin was born September 7, 1928, in Thomastown, Mississippi to Clayton Elias Thornton and Blanche Elizabeth Hollingsworth and lived in Kosciusko growing up. She had one younger beloved sister, Mary Lina Thornton Fenwick. She attended schools there and went on to Mississippi College for Women in Columbus, MS where she studied Bookkeeping and Education. She received her bachelor’s degree from “The W” and went on to teach in Louisville, MS where she met and married Frank Love Fair Jr. They had two sons- Frank Love Fair III and William Thornton Fair. After the sudden death of Frank L. Fair Jr. on Sept. 9,1959, Will Fair was born January 12, 1960. He later passed away from Leukemia at the age of 2. Becky later married Dr. Horton Giffin with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was active in Circle, The Belle Arts Club, National Junior Auxiliary in which she served on the National council. She was an avid Bridge player and enjoyed playing in several Louisville clubs. She would not miss her weekly hair appointment and even made it in an ice storm when the electricity was out at her house – she simply took her crockpot of soup to the salon to plug in while getting her hair done!
She will best be remembered for her 1) Love of family ; 2) Good business sense; 3) Strong Opinions; 4) Great party planning, and 5) Wonderful Cooking which included Fried Chicken, Pimiento Cheese, Potato Soup, Fried Quail, Almond Rice, Fruitcake Cookies, Plantation Cake, and Hummingbird Cake . She had no fear of trying new recipes and even surprised herself at finding her own recipes to try again in old cookbooks!
She was a faithful friend, generous, proper, a great lover of shoes! She was not a fan of the internet but did learn to play Solitaire on the computer. She managed her husband’s hunting leases for 35 years, and took pride in never pumping her own gas!
Through many hard challenges in her life, she remained steadfast and resilient and would be the epitome of the phrase: “Keep calm and Carry ON!” She was very artistic and made beautiful needlework pillows, wall hangings, and beaded flowers. Her ability to finish projects was to be admired! She kept a clean house and was always ready for guests. She used her creativity to create a lovely home. She was beloved by her children who admired her and aspired to learn from her example.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Frank L. Fair Jr., Dr. Horton Giffin, Son Will Fair, Step-daughter Phyllis Giffin Hobson, Father Clayton Thornton, Mother Blanche Thornton, Step-Mother Polly Lacey Thornton, and Sister Mary Lina Thornton Fenwick.
She is survived by her son, Frank Love Fair (wife: Frances) Grandchildren: Mary Elizabeth Fair Biddle (Adam Biddle), William Haynes Fair (Anna) Great Grands: Libby Lina Fair, Freddie Love Fair, Lula Augustine Fair; Andrew Frank Fair (Sarah Beth) Great Grands: Bena Frances Fair, and George Love Fair.
Stepsons: Dr. Keith Giffin (Billie Jean) Grandchildren: Paxton Giffin (Brittany) Great Grands: Miller Maxwell Giffin and Molly Marie Giffin; Maggie Giffin Weir (Bowen); Great Grands: Alva Bowen Weir V, Caroline Grace Bowen.
Dr. Larry Giffin (Brenda) Grandchildren: Miller Giffin (Kristen) Great Grands: Heidi Giffin and Dafne Giffin. Lawrence Giffin (Laura) Great Grand: Agnes Giffin. Mali Giffin Glass (Dr. Mitchell Glass) Great Grands: Rivers Glass, Judah Glass, and Bear Glass.
Stepdaughter Phyllis Hobson’s children: Buster Hobson, Wayne Hobson (Pam) Great Grands: Henry Hobson and Jaclyn Hobson.
Drew Hobson and Russell Hobson.
Stepdaughter Renee Giffin Whites (Rob Whites), Grandson – Giffin Whites.
She is also survived by many cousins and friends.
The family offers a special Thank You to Talishua Elmore Clark, Bobbie Nicholson, and Delois Hathorn who were amazing, faithful caregivers through the course of her later years. The family also wishes to thank Jim Butts, Annette Crabtree and family cousins John and Bonnie Fair for their unfailing attention to Becky. It was much appreciated.
“The Memory of the righteous is a blessing..” Proverbs 10:7