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Obituary – Fannie Mae Austin
Fannie Mae Austin, a distinguished educator and the last living founding member of Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, passed away on April 17, 2026. Austin dedicated 42 years to Seattle Public Schools, primarily as a guidance counselor, after earning degrees from Grambling State University, Seattle University, and City University.
