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Frances Kolbe Obituary

Frances Kolbe RICHMOND, VA. Frances Walter Kolbe, 85, widow of Henry Parkins Kolbe, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Born in Concord, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Oscar B. and Lois M. Walter. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia W. Kolbe and her husband, Mark A. Fantino, and Teresa A. Kolbe-Houff and her husband, Ernest "Bix" F. Houff; two grandsons, Henry J. Fantino and Elliot L. Fantino; two sisters, Martha Summers and Mary Haigler; a brother-in-law, Junius A. Kolbe and his wife, Anne; and a sister-in-law, Martha E. Kolbe. Mrs. Kolbe was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, in the chapel at Westminster Canterbury. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227. Arrangements by the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home.
Published by Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune from Mar. 17 to Mar. 20, 2011.

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Mike Water

March 27, 2011

Cindi and Terri - I am sorry to hear about your mother. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in these difficult times and know she is at peace and reunited with Uncle Henry.

Tracy Walter

March 26, 2011

Sorry to hear about your mothers passing.

Thom Walter

March 24, 2011

Dear Cindy and Terri - I am saddened by the news of your mother. This is a difficult time, but please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I have very fond memories of your mom from when we had all the family gatherings at Mommee's. Those are the memories I can cherish forever.

Bill Vogel

March 21, 2011

Dear Cindy and Terri, I had the great pleasure of working with your Mom in many sessions in WCR's warm pool. Her sense of humor was sharp, warm and relentless, and she could kid me as if we'd been friends for decades. I had hoped to relieve some of her pains and allow her a sense of freedom she couldn't enjoy otherwise. Perhaps I was successful, but the joys I received from the many sessions were a multiple of anything I could have given her, a proud "Tarheel," as she reminded me often. I know that you'll treasure her loving heart for all of your life. I will always have fond memories of my special "Frankie!"

Mary Ann (Cheek) Mealor

March 19, 2011

Dear Cindy and Terri,
Mom, Dad and I were so saddened to hear of your mother's death. She was such a special friend to our family and we have such fond memories of times spent with your family.
Lifting you up in our thoughts and prayers.

Regina Cox

March 18, 2011

Dear Cindy and Family ~ I am so sad to hear of the loss of your Mom. It is a hard realization when we have to say farewell to our parents. Now your Mom and Dad are together again and watching over you. May the memories of yesterday warm your heart.

March 18, 2011

Dear Cindy and family,
Grady and I were saddened to learn of your Mother's passing. We know only too well how hard it is to say good-bye to a parent, especially one's last parent. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know you must have some wonderful memories that will brighten your heart at this time.
With my love and my sympathy,
Jane Ketron

Morina Lamb

March 18, 2011

Terri, Please accept my sincerest sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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