Frances Vest Hale

Frances Vest Hale, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mae Vest; and a nephew, Chuck McGhee. Frances was a member of the First Church of the Brethren. She was retired from Fink's Jewelers as an assistant manager and registered jeweler. Some years ago she drove a school bus for Roanoke County Schools. After retirement she enjoyed a part time job at Dippin Dots at Valley View Mall where she kept in touch with many of her mall walker friends. She loved to travel and was the happiest when taking her motor home to Myrtle Beach or Florida. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Billy M. Hale; three children and their spouses, Rob and Elaine Hale, of Roanoke, Becky and Randy Pritchard, of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Janice and Sherman Rucker, of Palm Coast, Fla.; five grandchildren, Luke Hale, Stephanie, Randy and Kevin Pritchard, and Brandon Rucker; and her sister, Doris Martin and husband, Bob, of Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carroll Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24017. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2010, from the First Church of the Brethren. Pastor Dava Hensley will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.