Miss Fanny
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Description
Lyrics
It was Thanksgiving Day I was all by myself
So I volunteered to help
Deliver meals to some old forgotten folks
There was an old man named “Happy” a sad world war one vet
White hair and wheelchairs I was depressed
Until I met lady I will never forget Miss Fannie
She was ten when the Wright brothers made their first flight
Twenty-one when Titanic went down
The granddaughter of a freed southern slave
In over one hundred years I spent one day with…
Miss Fannie bless your soul
Can’t live so long without a heart of gold
If life means to be kind
Then I’ve never met someone so alive as you,
Miss Fannie
She walked me to the front door and she hugged me good-bye
Said thanks for the meal and said will you be all right
I just smiled and said Fannie, I’ll be fine
And it struck me kind of funny as I was headed for home
Though all by myself I am never alone
Oh thank you Lord indeed for Miss Fannie
She lived through this country’s Great Depression
marched with Martin Luther King
Her old friends and loved ones are up yonder waiting
Her first day in heaven where they now are singing…
Miss Fannie bless your soul
Can’t live so long without a heart of gold
If life means to be kind
Then I’ve never met someone so alive as you
I love you Miss Fannie
Song Writer: Jon Michaels & Paul Jefferson.
Recorded Live At Douglas Corner – Nashville, TN
2001
Jon Michaels – Vocals / Guitar
Ray Herndon -BG Guitar and BG Vocals
Dennis Wage – Keyboards
Billy Thomas – Drums
Kim Parent – BG Vocals
Matt McKenzey – Bass
After hearing me sing the song “Miss Fannie,” many people asked, “Is Miss Fannie a real person?” Let me assure you, she was as real as they come.
I remember a good piece of advice someone once told me, “If you want to help yourself, help somebody else”. Well, one morning I did just that. I called the Senior Center here in Nashville, TN, and asked if I could Volunteer for their Meals On Wheels program. They were very receptive and suggested I come on by.
When I got there, they loaded me up with seven meals and a map, and off I went. The last house I came to, I stood on the porch of this old small house and when the old (and I mean old) woman came to the door, I nearly fell off the porch. There before me was 105-year-old Miss. Fannie. With warmth and love, she invited me in and the beginning of a special friendship began.
Fannie devoted her entire life to helping others. The song “Miss. Fannie” is about the very first day I met Fannie. I hope anyone who appreciates my music will appreciate the soul and spirit of Fannie.
I would like to ask you a favor: If you listen to the song “Miss Fanny,” please sign my guest book and let me know you were here. Thanks.
When you are feeling blue or looking for something special to do, look into Meals On Wheels. Sign up in your local community for Once a week, a month, whatever you can. Give a little, get a lot. Take your kids. It’s a great way to teach them about giving.
Fannie Passed away on October 18th, 2000 just shy of her 108th birthday. I feel I am a much better person for having Miss Fannie as a friend.
Jon Michaels
