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Frances Annette McDonald Bear

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Frances Bear Obituary

Frances Annette McDonald Bear, 73, of Roanoke, Va., departed this life on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. She was born on November 19, 1936, in the City of Roanoke to William McDonald and Ruth Johnson Brooker. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Joseph W. Bear Jr.; and the father of her children, Bethel Lawhorn. She is survived by her children, Bennett Lawhorn and Vicki St.Clair. Also surviving are her stepsons, Joe and David Bear; stepgrandsons, Joe, Michael, Brian, and Robert Bear; and many cousins. She was a very active member of Westhampton Christian Church, the Christian Women's Fellowship and the Circle of Dorcas. She taught Sunday school for eight years and volunteered in the Cardiac unit at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for five years. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.
Published by Roanoke Times on Apr. 9, 2010.

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Murphy

August 17, 2021

Miss you deeply and dearly

Joyce and Ken Blankenship

April 13, 2010

Bennett and Vicki, there are no words that will ease your pain.I pray you will let God preserve your memories of your mom. Remember as long as she is in your heart, she is not far away. Allow God to give you a portion of His peace, His comfort and His strength as only He can, and Know that there are those of us who care and are here for you.You both are in our prayers. I will never forget the many times Annette and I spoke. One time in particular she told us (Ken and I) ,about her "miracle" tomato that suddenly appeared on her plant... only to discover it was a fake placed there by the one she called her 'rock' (Bennett) to fool her...which it did!! She laughed and laughed about that one.
God bless you both. Love , Joyce and Ken

Sara & Randy Dean

April 9, 2010

Ben & Vickie,We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother.Also was shocked to read about her death this morning.Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both.We love you

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