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February 28, 2026 | Gloucester, VA | Acquaintance
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Frances McKenna Tolefson
Apr 6, 1939 - Feb 10, 2026
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Craig, mom and I are saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. Please call or text me. Jeannie Lynn and Dolores Goss
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Jeannie Seltzer
February 25, 2026 | Gloucester, VA | Friend
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Fran was always such a bright light. She definitely loved animals and volunteered many, many years ago at the humane society when I was the Manager. She was wonderful and I always looked forward to the days when she was there. She will be missed on this side of the Jordan but is healed, and is resting in the palms of God's hands now, on the other side of the Jordan. Prayers for peace and comfort for her family.
Beth Hogge
February 17, 2026 | Gloucester, VA | Friend
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My sincere condolences to the Family! Thank you Mr. Tolefson, Jeff, Craig, and Heather for allowing me to take care of Mrs.Fran! She was a very sweet lady with a beautiful personality and smile! Keeping you’ll in prayer during this difficult time! God bless ❤
LaTasha Smith
February 16, 2026 | West Point, VA | Friend
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Jeff I’m so sorry for your loss
Karen Jackson
February 16, 2026 | Gloucester, PA | Friend
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Obituary
Frances's Obituary
Frances (Fran) McKenna Tolefson passed away peacefully on Tuesday 2/10/26 while surrounded by family at home at the age of 86. She was born in Newport News, VA on April 6, 1939.
Fran was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Marian McKenna. She is survived by her husband, Donald Tolefson, her sons Jeff Tolefson, and Craig Tolefson (Heather), and grandchildren Jeffrey Tolefson II, Jennifer Tolefson, Jacob Tolefson (Ashley), Nicholas Tolefson (Taylor), and Zachary Tolefson, and multiple great-grandchildren. One of her favorite things to do was spending time with her family and close friends, which always started out with a big smile and a heartfelt hug.
Fran loved animals, beginning with dogs, becoming an avid breeder of collies in her younger years, and working at veterinarian offices. With her move to Gloucester, VA in the late 1970’s, her love for animals grew to include horses, along with her dogs and cats. She had multiple horses over the years and spent many hours in her stable with them. She also enjoyed many weekends away on trail rides with her daughter-in-law, Heather.
If you ever visited Walter Reed Hospital, there is a good chance you would have been greeted with her smile as she was at the reception desk working as the switchboard operator for many years.
Her older years included the onset of Alzheimer’s, which she fought valiantly. Much thanks and love to Jeff for his dedicated care for her, and the Hospice care and private duty aides that helped along the way with her care.
A private, graveside service is planned for her.
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