Frances Marie Rush Williams

Frances Williams Obituary

Frances Marie Rush Williams, 73, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rheba Rush; and two sisters, Treva Miles and Louise Linkous. Survivors include her husband, Fred L. Williams Jr.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred L. Williams III and Sandra, of Blountville, Tenn., and J. Ben Williams and Cathy, of Christiansburg, Va.; two grandsons, Lee Williams, of Blountville, Tenn., and Jamie Williams, of Christiansburg, Va.; one granddaughter and husband, Amanda and John Rowlette, of Bristol, Tenn.; one great-granddaughter, Megan Rowlette, of Bristol, Tenn.; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Ruby Lee Carner, of Christiansburg, Va., Wilma and Bob Chafin, of Greensboro, N.C., Doris Martin, of Riner, Va., Ella Ruth Hutchins, of Christiansburg, Va., and Shirley and Bob Adkins, of Ferrum, Va.; brother-in-law, Elma Miles, of Martinsville; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ailene and Harley Dove, of Christiansburg, Va.; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. Frances retired from the Bell Atlantic Telephone Company after 39 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Frances was a member of the Revived Rebekah Lodge #100 in Blacksburg, Va., where she served as Financial Treasurer and as a Past President. She was a member of the Blacksburg Odd Fellows Lodge #20 and served as Treasurer for them. Frances was also a member of the Rebekah Assembly of Virginia where she served as a Past President. Friends may call anytime after noon on Monday, October 5, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Service where the family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday evening. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in the Horne Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Dusty Etter with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated, however those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the church or charity of your choice. The Williams family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Williams

7 Entries

Cecil & Pat Taylor

October 12, 2009

Brothers Fred and Ben and Sister Cathy, It is with sorrow that Pat&I learned of Sister Frances' passing on our return from 3 weeks in Florida late Friday. We will always remember her smile and friendliness to those of us who knew her from up this way. We will be forever grateful for her friendship ,love and compassion for others. We thank God for friends like her! May God bless each of you!!!

Ashley & Brandon Moore

October 11, 2009

Dear Family
We just wanted to say she was a very kind women...you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Shelby Staples

October 7, 2009

Dear Fred - I was so sorry to learn from Margaret Martin from the Odd Fellows Home yesterday about the passing of Frances. I will always remember the devotion of both of you to the Home, and the time we were standing in the hall outside the office there and you and Frances telling me about how she would work right alongside you in doing repair work to your properties and how great I thought it was that you had a wife who was willing to help you in this manner when so many wives would not. I know this is not going to be easy for you, Fred, but you have your wonderful son, Ben, and the other family members and countless friends to be there for you. I wish you the very best in the days and years to come.
Shelby Farmer Staples

Pooney Martin

October 6, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherri Robertson

October 5, 2009

Dear Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Frances will be missed for all the wonderful reasons a special person is missed. She will be remembered for her caring ways, her strong willingness to serve and her leadership skills. She always demonstrated great tenderness and love for her family.
I was blessed to have shared a part of Frances's life journey.
May God surround you with warmth, tenderness and strength.
Love Sherri

Gloria Anderson

October 5, 2009

Fred and family, this is such a shock.
Frances was such a dear, dear friend to me and I will never forget her many
kindnesses. She had such a sweet quietness about her but everyone knew she would be there if needed. The love that she shared with Fred was so obvious to everyone. My memories of her traveling with our bank group will always be special. She was always on the front seat next to Fred.
God will give you strength.

Shirley Shaver

October 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. We were neighbors for many years, with many good memories playing cards and visiting while the children were small. Dad Rush, Ella, Doris and I attended St. John Church from the time we were kids and the memories have meant a lot to me after all these years. Love to all with our sympathy. George & Shirley Shaver

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