Fay Wickware was born on 20 November 1939 in Rusk Texas to Enoch and Lucile Wickware. Her family moved from East, Texas when she was at a young age.

Era Fay Wickware and her husband Vernon Session married February 27, 1954.

To this union was born 15 children. She was proceeded by death by her husband Vernon Session. Three children proceed her in death (Earl, Bertha and Ricky). Seven brothers and five sisters also preceded her in death (Enoch Jr Wick ware, David Wickware, Baby Boy Wickware, Vernell Wickware, CL Wickware, VL Wickware, John Amos Wickware, Clotheal Glenn, Alice Tucker, Joyce Washington, Verlene Coleman, AnnieBell Wickware, and Carolyn Lawson

She later married Isaiah Grindratt in 1992. They served at Praise Temple Church of God in Christ. Isaish Grindratt passed on October 2013.

She left to cherish her memories; 6 daughters and 6 sons. Daughters: Era J. Hamilton (John), LaVerne Key, Era L. Horton (John), Connie F. Morrison, Irene Fleming, and Vanessa Romas. Sons: Vernon L. Session(Ruby) Fred Session, Darrel Session, Erwin P. Session (Michelle), Matthew Session ( Layla) and Mark Session. Sister: Barbara Richardson

She also left to cherish her memories many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and many friends.

She became a Christian and a prayer warrior in her early 20's. She loved her family and always look forward to the family reunions, day trips,fellowship and worship service.

She and her late husband Vernon founded Faith Deliverance Church in Seymour Texas. She was the First Lady there for over four years. She was the church mother of Faith Deliverance in Abilene for many years. Mom led prayer meetings at her house for years. She was "granny" to many of Abilene kids and had positive influence on their lives. She love going fishing.