Frances "Sassy" Alexius Fuchs

Frances “Sassy” Warren Alexius Fuchs, daughter of Julien Knox Warren and Etta Rollins Burt was born on May 1, 1920 in Trenton, North Carolina. She died peacefully at home on April 2, 2023. On April 12, 1947 she married John Nelson Alexius, Jr., who preceded her in death.  On November 26, 1994, she married Frederick Edward Fuchs, who preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her son John Nelson Alexius III, her brother Julien Knox Warren Fr., (Mary) and her sister Etta Burt Warren Marshall (Alan).

Sassy is survived by her daughter, Frances Alexius Burdette and husband John of Chillicothe, Ohio. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Kathryn Burdette Cutright and husband Jim and Virginia Ashworth Burdette (Brian) of Chillicothe, Ohio and one grandson John Nelson Burdette and wife Amanda of Vilcabamba, Ecuador. She had seven great grandchildren, Tanner Warren, Hayden McPherson, Carden Alexius and Mercer Burdette Cutright of Chilicothe, Ohio and Rowan Nelson, Quinn MacRae and Seren Maize Burdette of Vilcabamba, Ecuador. In addition, she is survived by one stepson, Frederick Edward Fuchs of Dallas, Texas as well as one step grandson Frederick Edward Fuchs, III and two step great grandchildren, Jasper Blue Fuchs and Sage Scott Fuchs all of California, along with many nieces and nephews.

Sassy graduated from St. Mary’s in Raleigh, N.C. and Salem College in Winston Salem, N.C. She was presented at the Terpsichorean Club of N.C. Debutante Ball in Raleigh, N.C. She graduated from the Washington School for Secretaries in Washington, D.C., where she served as a stage door canteen hostess during WWII.

Sassy was a member of St. James Episcopal Church (serving on the Altar Guild for 20 years), the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America serving on the state board for many years, The Ministering Circle, The Junior League of Wilmington, the Cape Fear Country Club, the Surf Club and the Carolina Yacht Club.

The family would like to thank Mamie Johnson and Sharika Bannerman who both gave tirelessly of their love and care for Sassy for many years. Also, many thanks to Maxwell Williams for his kindness and dedication to Sassy.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Oakdale Cemetery conducted by Cheryl Brainard at 3:00 PM. The family will visit with friends at the cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Ministering Circle, PO BOX 3862, Wilmington, N.C. 28406, St. James Episcopal Church, 25 S. Third Street or the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of N.C., 224 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28401, or the charity of one’s choice.