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FRANCES TOLER
MALLORY, W.Va. — Frances "Fuz" Toler, 79, of Mallory, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center at Huntington, W.Va.
Born January 1, 1936, in Logan County, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Joe and Madelyn Denofrio Secreto. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven sisters: Teresa Topeka, Lucy Martin, America Patrick, Virginia Mutters, Antoinette Mayhew, Annie Adkins and Angie Betker; a brother, Mike Deflumeri; and a niece, Mary Margaret Toler.
Frances was an excellent mother, grandmother, worker and everyone's friend. She opened her heart to everyone and loved to cook and sew. She was a loving mother and devoted her life to raising her children. She was the strength and backbone of her family.
Survivors include a two daughters: Sherry (Jeff) Vance of Brenton and Debra (Johnny) Paynter of Walnut Grove, N.C.; four sons: Mark (Peggy) Toler of Davin, Ricky Toler and fiancée Cassie White of Mallory, Michael "Tony" (Shelly) Toler of Martinsburg and Donald "Gino" (Robin) Toler Jr.; five grandchildren: April (Dana) Bridges of Greer, S.C., Rachel Amburgey and fiancé David White of West Milford, Clifford (Beth) Sturgell of Lexington, N.C., Eric (Christey) Toler of Kentucky and Ambria (William) Carpenter of Man; six great-grandchildren: Gillian Raye Bridges of South Carolina, Amber and Peyton Sturgell of North Carolina, Noah Toler of Kentucky and Thomas and Hannah Blankenship of Virginia; her twin brother, Frankie Secreto; special nieces, Donna Secreto, Eyvonne Dean, and Kathy, Cindy, and Karla Mutters; special nephew, Frankie Secreto; brother-in-law, Larry (Linda) Toler of Arlington, Va.; special friends, Nancy Thomas of New York and Jackie Armstrong of Omar; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, at Highland Memory Gardens at Logan, W.Va.
Friends may gather with the family from 11-1 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home.
Special thanks to the nursing and rehabilitation staff at the McDowell Nursing and Rehab in Gary, W.Va., and son-in-law, Jeff Vance.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Frances Toler
William Patrick
February 22, 2016
Aunt Francis rest in peace. You are now with the Lord and family. To the family be blessed in you time of sorrow.
suki paolini
February 21, 2016
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time but take comfort in having her memories surround you.
Mike & Suki (Seagull) Paolini
Marie Justus
February 21, 2016
This lady was a very wonderful person,I will miss you very much,you will be sadly missed and forever loved
February 21, 2016
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.GERTRUDE LEVAK.
beatrice ferrell/smith
February 21, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Baisden
February 21, 2016
So sorry for your loss Sherry, she was such a nice sweet person ,I remember her going back home and bringing me some home made stew,it really shocked me, love her heart, thinking of others...
Angela Auth
February 21, 2016
You always made me feel like a part of the family. I will miss seeing your smiling face. May you rest in peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord.
February 21, 2016
Sorry for your loss, granny was a special lady
Kristal Toler
February 20, 2016
Fly high Aunt Francis.
Kim Toler
February 20, 2016
Rest in peace Aunt Frances. You will be remembered with much love by all of us who were lucky enough to have been loved by you.
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