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Frances Nicrosi Obituary
Montgomery - NICROSI, Frances Sledge, 99, a lifelong resident of Montgomery, died on January 15, 2018 after a long illness. Born on September 14, 1918, she was the daughter of Evelyn P. and W. Kells Sledge, as well as the stepdaughter of George F. Bailey, Sr. She graduated from Sydney Lanier High School, attended Mary Baldwin College for two years, and helped with nursing at Maxwell Air Force Base during World War II. She was devoted to her husband of 55 years, the late John B. "Nick" Nicrosi.
Frances' passion was always her family, loved ones, and countless friends. She delighted in her children and grandson: Frances and Joel Harris (Salt Lake City), Carolyn and Dennis Bernard (Kiawah Island, SC), and Peter Harris (Minneapolis, MN). She considered Barbara Britton and Evelyn Stutts to be her "adopted" daughters. She dearly loved her siblings: Evelyn S. Britton, Betty B. Shirley, and George F. "Bubber" Bailey, Jr.. In recent years she was grateful to be surrounded by dedicated caregivers, especially Jackie Tyner, Viola Burt Reynolds, numerous sitters with John Knox @ Home and medical staff members and caregivers at John Knox Manor.
Frances was a woman of many talents. She was an accomplished golfer, with 3 holes-in-one to her credit. She was active in numerous civic and service organizations, including the Junior League, Antiquarians, Garden Club, and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. An active member of the Church of the Ascension, she lovingly served on the Altar Guild for many years. Perhaps her greatest gift and pleasure was literally right in her own backyard---- digging, laying brick, planting, and making things grow and thrive. Her garden was truly her masterpiece and her refuge.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 20 at 10:00 am in the Library at the Church of the Ascension, followed by funeral services at 11:00 am. Private interment at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Church of the Ascension, 325 Clanton Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 or to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
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Alice Johnson
January 23, 2018
So sorry to hear of her passing. I met miss Frances while my mother, Hortense Cherry was also a resident of Waterford. She always had a smile on her face and was delightful. Often thought of her after moving my mother to another facility and later her death. Blessings on miss Frances' family as you say your goodbyes.
January 22, 2018
Condolences on the loss of your loved one. a d
Tonia Garrison
January 18, 2018
I had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Nicrosi in 2011 while she and my Mom were neighbors at Waterford Place. I can never remember a time when I met her and she did not have a beautiful smile and a kind voice. I often encountered her as she and Jackie were at meals, and when they were walking around the building. It was always a joy to see her and to talk to her. I thank God for the opportunity to have met her. I pray for the strength of all of her family and friends in your time of loss. Mrs. Nicrosi was a lovely lady and I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
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