Frances C. DeMates

1930 - 2019

Frances C. DeMates obituary, 1930-2019, Columbia, SC

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Shives Funeral Home - Trenholm Road Chapel

7600 Trenholm Road

Columbia, South Carolina

Frances DeMates Obituary

Frances "Fran" C. DeMates COLUMBIA - Frances "Fran" C. DeMates, 89, of Columbia, died Saturday, November 9, 2019. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Lucas John and Ola Grace Day Hulon. Fran enjoyed her travels abroad, especially the time she spent in Germany. Retiring from civil service, she was proud of her work as a secretary at Fort Jackson. Fran loved big band music and singing. "The song is ended, but the melody lingers on" Irving Berlin. Survivors include her son, Marty Johnson (Beth); daughter, Sheri Blease (Bobby); grandson, Chris Freeman; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Fran is preceded in death by her daughter, Jeanie Johnson Cooper; son, Steven Ronald Johnson; sister, Margaret Bennett; and brother, William Edward Hulon. A memorial service will be held 6 o'clock, Tuesday, November 12 th , at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, with her nephew, Bruce Bennett, officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 5 until 5:45 o'clock. The family is thankful to the staff of NHC of Lexington for the loving care they gave to Fran. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.

Published by The State on Nov. 12, 2019.
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I had the greatest pleasure in meeting,knowing and caring for Mrs DeMates while a resident at NHC Lexington. Early on she would sing,what an amazing,stong voice she had. She always enjoyed talking with other residents at meal times. With out a doubt I know she is has been made whole and is singing for the Lord. What a gift she shared. I will miss seeing her when I work. Love and prayers to the family in days ahead. Melissa Bryant,LPN.

Melissa Bryant

November 29, 2019

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7600 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29223

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7600 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29223

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