Faye Rae Flakes was born on January 1, 1935 in Zebulon, Georgia (Pike County) to the late Emitt Mangrum Jr. and Ollie Mae Riggins. She migrated to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1957 and later went on to marry the late L.D.Flakes. She was the mother to Zachery DeCarlos Riggins, Vivian Lawdell Flakes-Riley and Katara Michelle Flakes.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her grandchildren; Kendra Rae Riley, Sonja Nicole Riggins, Lauren Charissa Riggins, Keon Rachone Riley, Kamaron Zachery Riley. Great Grandchildren; Ashanti Antonae Barton, Amarion Antonio Barton and Ariel Ire Barton.
She also leaves behind siblings, including, Trummie Simms (Bay Sista) Eloise Jackson, and Corrine and a myriad of friends, extended family members,
nieces, and nephews.