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Frances Alley Obituary

Frances H. Alley

SALISBURY - Mrs. Frances Harkey Alley, 80, of Salisbury, went to her eternal home with our Lord, Saturday, January 17, 2009.

She was born January 24, 1928, in Rowan County to the late Daniel Monroe Harkey and Mary Crowell Harkey. She was educated in the Rowan County Schools. She was married to the late Albert Lee "Skeet"Alley.

She was the beloved mother of Randy Lee Alley of Salisbury. She is also survived by her sister, Louise Harkey Trexler, of Franklin, TN who she loved dearly; several brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws who were very special to her; and a number of cherished nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Trading Ford Baptist Church Joy Club, and the North Carolina Chapter of the Eastern Star.

Visitation: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Summersett Funeral Home.

Services: Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 PM Monday, January, 19, 2009, in the Summersett Memorial Chapel with Rev. Julie O'Neal of Bethel United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Rowan Memorial Park.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the building fund at Bethel United Methodist Church, or the education fund at Bethel United Methodist Church. They may be sent to Bethel United Methodist Church, 2380 Long Ferry Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146.

Summersett Funeral Home is assisting the Alley family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com .

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Salisbury Post on Jan. 18, 2009.

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Tommy Conder

February 3, 2009

Randy, I'm sorry I didn't hear before today. Your mother was very special to me. I know how hard this must be for you. I also know how much she missed Skeet. They are together now. Blessings to you, my friend. I will be praying for you

Dean Sharpe

January 20, 2009

Randy,
Words come hard at a time like this. My thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your dear Mother. Having lost my Mother last April, I feel I know what your heart is feeling now. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Debbie Butler

January 19, 2009

Randy, we are saddened to hear of your mother's death. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers.

With love,
Debbie & Rob Butler

Connie Deaton

January 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Margaret Keys

January 18, 2009

Randy, We were very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. We know how much she meant to you and to others in the Bethel family. You have our sincere sympathy on this loss and hope that you can let God help you through this unhappy time. We are sure that you will have help from the family of Bethel and the community of Trading Ford.
Again, please accept our sincere sympathy and know that we are thinking of you. Margaret and Richard Keys

Gayle Drury

January 18, 2009

Randy,
Please accept our condolences on the death of your beloved mother. I know how much you will miss her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

We wish we could be there for the services.
Thank you for being such a good friend to Dean all these years.

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