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Frances Killheffer Obituary
Frances McGuiness Killheffer, of Wilmington, DE, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away on March 3, 2011 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
Fran was born in Bronx, NY in 1953. She was the daughter of Francis and Bridget McGuiness. Fran was a graduate of St. Nicholas of Tolentine High School in the Bronx and the State University of New York at Cortland.
Fran was Director of Human Resources at Lillian Vernon Company, at Cigna Corporation and at American Life Insurance Company. She left the workplace in 1988 to raise her family. For Fran, her family and friends were her life's treasures.
Fran is survived by her loving husband Ted; son Brian; daughter Erin; sister Kathleen Reynolds and her family; and by stepchildren Margaret Oplinger and Edward Killheffer and their families.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am on Tuesday March 8, at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville. Friends may call at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington on Monday evening from 6 to 8 pm. Burial will be held at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 702 B Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805.
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Christine Carlantonio
March 13, 2011
So sorry to hear of the death of Frances.
I am a volunteer at St. Francis Pastoral Care and was honored to give Frances communion on two different occasions.
Both times, she was sitting on the side of her bed. A very brave person.
Thank you for letting me give her Jesus.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
rhonda moore
March 8, 2011
fran was a remarkable woman, you would never know bad she fealt, always a smile for you. she will be missed by many.
March 8, 2011
She was a wonderful person, so full of life. It was always a pleasure to be with her. I smile when I think of her.
Selinda Keys
March 6, 2011
Fran was such a special person,I will miss her coming into the pathmark with her pretty glasses on,and she would also admire my nails and I would also tell her it is going to be o.k Her spirit was always good she will be miss.To Ted and her children she is not suffering any more so be strong and god bless. Selinda Keys
Elaine Kretschmann
March 6, 2011
So sorry to hear about Fran. She was a wonderful woman and mom! I babysat for Brian a few times while visiting Linda many year ago and remember thinking what a nice family you were. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Elaine Kretschmann (sister of Linda Anguish)
March 5, 2011
The last time we saw Fran was probably 2 summers ago at the Jefferson's beach house. She was sporting very spikey hair giving her a very young look. Even with the illness taking its toll, she was still hip. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to Ted and family. Lew + Sheila Purdy
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