Alberta Faye Tinsley Estes Leslie passed away peacefully at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.
Faye basically grew up and lived her whole life in Nassau County. She learned responsibility early in life as her mother died when she was only 14, and she became a mother to her younger sister, Joyce.
Faye was a police dispatcher with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department and the city of Fernandina Beach Police Department for over 20 years. She was a dedicated dispatcher who will always be remembered not only as a great friend but a mama to the officers who wouldn’t hesitate to scold them when she felt they needed it. She was known for her honesty, feistiness and willingness to listen and give advice. She told it like it was – and was respected for that.
Faye loved the outdoors and was an avid birdwatcher. She never met a stranger and loved to talk and laugh with anyone. She dearly loved her family and no matter what was going on, they knew she would always be there for them. And her family included her beloved little dog, Checkers.
Faye’s mother and father preceded her in death, as well as her grandson, Christopher McKendree, who was 35 when he passed away.
Faye is survived by her husband, Homer Leslie, of 15 years. She is also survived by her daughter, Linda (Lynn) Strickland (John Dale); her sister, Brenda Joyce Maryea; her twin brother, Albert Ray Tinsley (Jo); her stepdaughter, Pat Leslie (BJ); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial celebration of Faye’s life will be held Friday, May 18, 2018 at 4 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, located at 85326 Winona Bayview Road in Yulee, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Make A Wish Foundation or to your favorite charity in Faye’s memory would be appreciated.