Fairbell McMillan Pigford

Fairbell Alene McMillan Pigford, 86, of Goldston, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, her 64th wedding anniversary, at her home surrounded by her husband and daughter. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Sanford Church with Pastor Mike Horton presiding. Burial will follow at Goldston Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends before the service from 11:00 am-12:45 p.m. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for friends to sign the register.

 Fairbell was born in Chatham County on March 19, 1938, to Carl and Blanche Draughn McMillan. She was a member of Antioch Christian Church. She was a sales consultant with BeautiControl Cosmetics for many years. She loved making women look their best and could sell “ice to an Eskimo". She never met a stranger. Fairbell enjoyed cooking, sewing and painting. She loved traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister and four brothers.

She is survived by her husband, Bailey Pigford, of the home; daughter, Carla Peters, of the home; brother, Bobby McMillan, of Siler City; grandson, Charles Petrosso (Christy); great-grandson, Sullivan and a host of family and friends.

The family would like to thank FirstHealth Hospice and Chatham County Council on Aging for their compassionate care.

In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Pigford family.