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FRANCES WOLFREY Obituary

Frances S. Wolfrey, 81, of Disputanta, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Bryant Wolfrey; and parents, Willie Clarence and Nelly Gray Nubey Stywater; daughter, Cindy Wolfrey Frazier; sisters, Ruby Vlk, Ann Spain; and a brother, Buck Stywater. Frances was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She loved hummingbirds and maintained numerous feeders in her yard and had a collection as well, loved playing the piano and also loved her dog Toto, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church for over 10 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Dianne Wolfrey Lewis and husband, John L., of Church Road, and Frances Dale Wolfrey Alter and husband, Buddy, of Chesterfield; three sons, Raymond Bryant Wolfrey and wife, Debbie, of Petersburg, Wilton Wayne Wolfrey of Disputanta, and George Eric Wolfrey and wife, Lois, of Petersburg; special niece, Carol Archer; along with numerous other nieces and nephews; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, at the Mausoleum in Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Church, P.O. Box 783, Waverly, VA 23890. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Sep. 18, 2012.

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Linda Daniel Simpson

September 21, 2012

Lois & Eric,
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

September 21, 2012

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)

Barbara H Pride

September 19, 2012

RIP Mrs. Woolfrey, I remember the days (many,many years ago) you would sit at the piano and play. I could hear you from next door.

Robert Bryant

September 19, 2012

Jana and i so sorry to here of mrs wolfreys passin knew here through dale a classmate of ours may god rest her soul in heaven

Belinda Evans

September 19, 2012

My condolences go out to the family. You now have another guardian angel looking down on you all. She was a sweet lady and will be missed by many. RIP Mrs. Wolfrey!

Laura & Bub Archer

September 18, 2012

We r praying for u all!! We love u!!
Sad to see her go!!
I miss u Boo!!!! My great aunt she was to my husband a great aunt,but to me she was a grandmother !! I loved her sooo!!!

Angela Sharp

September 18, 2012

We love u so much Nanny and will miss you dearly. Rest in peace. Love Angela, Tom, Jaelin and Hailey!!! Xoxoxoxo

Karen Belcher Ventimiglia

September 18, 2012

Dale and family, I am so sorry to hear of your moms death. May the comfort of family and friends strengthen you during this time. May she rest in peace.

Jamie Van Epps

September 18, 2012

We will miss u Nanny. say hello to Mom, Poppa, and Hunter for us. Love, Jamie, Todd, Chase, & Berkleigh Van Epps.

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