Faye Jeanette Pendergrass began life's journey on November 11, 1933. She was the only daughter of eight children born to Lester and Ruth Ragels. The family made their home in Conde, South Dakota where Faye attended elementary and high school.

Faye was blessed in life to become a wife, mother, and grandmother. On May 21, 1957, she married William Howard Pendergrass. They lived in San Manuel, Arizona for a time then moved to William's hometown located in Biscoe, Arkansas where they shared in the joys of raising five children. After 48 years of marriage, William passed away on November 28, 2005.

Although no time on earth is long enough to spend with those we love Faye was blessed with a loving 89 years before her passing on April 13, 2023. She was preceded in her journey by her parents, Lester and Ruth Ragles, husband, W.H., daughter Doris Pendergrass and granddaughter Chrisanna Spratt, six brothers: Ardan Ray, Glen J., Charles Darrell, Lavoy F, Norman Dean and Gary Lynn Ragels.

She is survived by one brother: Delbert Ragels, two sons: Lester (Darlene) Gross of Franklin, AR, William Pendergrass of Biscoe, two daughters: Linda Faye (Anthony) Fisher of Biscoe, and Julie Ann (Christopher) Spratt of Biscoe, ten grandchildren: Angela Shoemaker, Jeremy Gross, Lance Gross, Jason Fisher, Bethany Trainer, Austin Pendergrass, Ethan Pendergrass, Logan Pendergrass, William and Jolie Spratt and many great and great great grandchildren.