Earnestine W. Fancher, 87, of Sarah, MS, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Methodist Alliance Hospice Home in Memphis, TN. She was born in Panola County on February 21, 1929 to Pattie Whitsell and Hayes Whitsell. She was a member of Sees Chapel Methodist Church and was retired as a bank teller from Bank of Crenshaw. An avid fisherman, she enjoyed local antique and trade shows. Mrs. Fancher is survived by two daughters, Connie Sanders of Lakeland, TN and Patsy Fancher of Memphis, TN; one brother, Raleigh Whitsell of West Helena, AR; two grandchildren, Dan Sanders of Sarah, MS and Amber Jenkins of Byhalia, MS; three great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Bailey Fancher and her parents. Memorial contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 607 W. Main St., Suite C, Tupelo, MS 38804. Ray-Nowell Funeral Home – Senatobia Chapel has charge of arrangements.