Fayebelle (Dailey) Siegrist

Fayebelle (Dailey) Siegrist, 97, of Dresden, Ohio died peacefully at her home and went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, Feb. 24, 2022.

Born April 23, 1924 on the family farm, she was the daughter of the late Howard William and Mary Blanche (Wilson) Dailey and a graduate of Muskingum College. Always wanting to learn, Fayebelle went on to do post graduate work. She taught 44 years, mostly at Jefferson in Dresden, but also at South Zanesville, Frazeysburg, and Conesville. She also served in numerous leadership positions during her teaching career. After retiring, she continued to substitute teach for 10 more years.

Her faith in God ruled her life. As a child she attended Norwich Methodist Church, which had a great impact on her life. She could still name her Sunday School teachers and quote scriptures she learned as a child. She was a faithful member of the Dresden-Madison Presbyterian Church, where she had served as a Sunday School teacher, Ruling Elder, and President of the Women’s Association. Fayebelle was also instrumental in saving and preserving the historical Chalfant Church.

She and her husband, Jim, operated Siegrist Orchard with their family. They operated the farm with frugality and hard work. She was a loyal vender at Zanesville Farmers’ market, where she had served on the board.

Surviving are her children, Howard (Sandy) Siegrist of Newark, Ohio, Jane Siegrist of Dresden, Michael (Cassandra) Siegrist of Dresden and Fayebelle (Neil) Cherry of Crooksville, Ohio; six grandchildren, Jennifer (husband John Gray) Seigrist, Jim (Rose) Siegrist, Mark (Meghan) Siegrist, Elizabeth (husband Brian Claus) Cherry, Susan Cherry and Sarah Siegrist; eight great grandchildren, Brendan, Evelyn, William, Victoria, Sebastian, Katherine, Olivia and Lillian; and her faithful dog, Sadie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Siegrist, whom she married April 18, 1946 and who died July 13, 1999; two sisters, Lillie Mae Dailey and Delores June Martin.

Friends and family may call from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at the Dresden Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 714 Main Street.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at the Dresden-Madison Presbyterian Church, 808 High Street, Dresden with Reverend Darla Ravennaugh officiating.

Fayebelle will be laid to rest next to her loving husband at Dresden Cemetery, Dresden.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Chalfant Society, Dresden-Madison Presbyterian Church or Norwhich Methodist Church. Envelopes will be provided by the funeral home.

Fayebelle would like to leave you all with one of her favorite Bible verses, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23

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