Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Yorktown, Virginia
1932 - 2018
Frances Pearce Roach, 85 of Yorktown, VA (Formerly of Hampton) passed away September 29, 2018 at York Convalescent & Rehab Center. Frances was born on December 16, 1932, in Elizabeth City Co., VA to Albert and Berthamae Pearce. She lived in Phoebus and Hampton until becoming a resident of York Convalescent in 2013. Frances was the owner and operator of Bert’s Flower Shop for 35 years before retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Ladies of the Elks #366 and president of the Resident’s Council at York Convalescent & Rehab Center. Frances was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Francis (Frank) Roach, her parents, three siblings, and a granddaughter, Brooke Tangney. She is survived by her five daughters and their spouses. Diane Clair (James) of Jinja, Uganda, Emily Tangney and Janet Brunelle (Robert) of Newport News, Nancy Strickland (William) of Hampton, and Frances Jacobs (Craig) of Roscommon, MI; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is survived by two siblings, Lewis (Nancy) Pearce, Faye Gillaspie and sisters in law Jean Pearce and Cheryl Pearce.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at York Convalescent for the love and care given to our mother over the years. York Convalescent was truly her home and she loved everyone there.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6-7:30 PM at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23669. The funeral will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, October 6, 2018 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Autism Society Tidewater VA Chapter, (757-461-4474) 5825 Arrowhead Dr, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-VA, (804-527-1500) 7202 Glen Forest Dr, Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23226, or a charity of your choice, please note in memory of Frances Roach on your check.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of this wonderful Lady. Thank you for being my friend. I planted many sunflowers and roses for you to see. I'll miss you for ever.
Rita Laney-Ewing
September 26, 2023 | Newport News, VA | Friend
Rest in peace Aunt Fran.
Pamela Lawrence
October 07, 2018 | Hampton, VA | Family
To the entire Roach family...My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I wish I could have been there...and you know I would have....put just getting over surgery. The Roach family and the Pavlik family were very close back in the old Riverdale neighborhood and I always felt like that was my second home when I was a kid. Francis will be missed but she is now back in the loving hands of the love of her life...Frank. God bless this great family.
Mary (Pavlik) Mayer
October 06, 2018 | Newport News, VA
I met Mrs Roach in 2016 when I was in rehab for hip replacement, she was a ray of Sunshine always enjoyed talking with her. I returned the following year for the other hip replacement. One of the first things I ask was if she was still at York, everyone that came in contact with Mrs Roach immediately fell in love with her. She was so proud of her room at York and always had a special wreath on her door. To her family, so sorry for your loss, she loved you dearly. ...
October 06, 2018
So sorry for your lost .
Clyde & Ruth Pratt
October 05, 2018 | Hampton, VA
I am greatly saddened to hear about the loss of your mother Mrs roach she was truly one of my favorite patients she was like another grandmother to me last time I talked to her she was always wondering how I was doing before her self making sure my health was ok I never forget the time we spent together especially outside on the patio she will forever have a place in my heart rest in paradise Mrs roach
Tierra Hunter
October 05, 2018 | Hayes, VA
We are all going to miss Mrs. Roach so much. Already the Colonial Wing feels different. She was such a wonderful creative woman and so much more than just a resident at York. She was an ear to listen and gave great advice and always so pleasant. Such a one of a kind woman that I admire.
Mattie Beckerman
October 05, 2018 | Newport News, VA
Our family is saddened to hear of your loss. I remember her fondly from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Nancy, you and your entire family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Christina Fortune
October 04, 2018 | Hampton, VA
I am saddened at the loss of Mrs. Roach..
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your mom will always be remembered for her kindness and strength and her love for her family...
May God be with you all...
RIP Mrs. Roach..
Carol Edwards Darrah
October 04, 2018 | Kill Devil Hills, NC