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Frances Lucille Farmer Mathena

Frances Lucille Farmer Mathena obituary, Roanoke Valley, VA

Frances Mathena Obituary

Frances Lucille Farmer Mathena, 88, of Salem, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond D. Mathena. She is survived by her daughter, Ileada Mathena Ribble and husband, Louis W. Ribble; sons, Lyle Douglas Mathena and wife, Lorell Underwood Mathena, Lee Oncelo Mathena and wife, Shirley Woolwine Mathena and Richard Michael Mathena and wife, Rebecka "Becky" Francisco Mathena; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park on Friday, September 25, 2009, 11 a.m. with Pastor Chris Kingery officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2009.

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Lisa

July 12, 2021

I Love You Aunt Francis I will never forget the most fun summer I have ever had was with you

BRENDA TRAIL

September 24, 2009

MIKE&BECKY,SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOST.MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU.

September 24, 2009

With Sympathy to Mike and Family.
Eunice Coleman, Meryleen and Noah Tickle.

Sondra & Mary

September 24, 2009

Mathena Family,
Frances was my mothers roommate at the Salem Health & Rehab. and she was such a sweet lady. Mother loved her company and would look after her like she was her child (although they were almost the same age). God has wrapped his arms around Frances and she suffers no more. She will certainly brighten the streets of heaven. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

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