Frances Marie Himmler

Frances Marie (Messenger) Himmler of Cumberland, MD passed away on March 10, 2025 at the home of her daughter, Linda Himmler Bayline in Salisbury, MD. Before moving to Salisbury with her daughter, she lived in Cumberland for 67 years.
Frances was born August 18, 1936 to the late James and Ruth (Simpson) Messenger in Tunnelton, WV. She was the eldest of 6 children, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She graduated from Tunnelton High School in 1954. She relocated to Cumberland, MD where she attended Sacred Heart Nursing School and is where she met the love of her life Patrick L. Himmler. They then were married on August 16th, 1958 and were happily married for 59 years until his passing in 2017. She began her career at Sacred Heart Hospital as a surgical nurse. That is where she met Dr. Andrew Stasko that later became the doctor she worked beside for 25 years prior to her retirement in 2000. During her nursing school as well as her nursing career, she made many friends that she remained very close with until her passing.
Frances was a lifelong member of St. Peter & Paul's Catholic Church. After retirement she enjoyed quilting, gardening, baking her special "Ginger Cookies", traveling with friends, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a faithful and loving wife, daughter, sister, mother and Meemaw.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick L. Himmler and both sons: Patrick M. Himmler and Christopher L. Himmler. In addition to her sisters: Phyllis Funk, Donna Messenger and brother: James Messenger. Lastly, two sister in laws: Anna Mae Randall and Jane Mitchell.
She leaves behind a large extended family. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Himmler Bayline of Salisbury, MD. Her grandchildren: Elizabeth (Troy) Gravenor, Sarah K. Walters (Warren Dykes) and Ian J. Walters, all of Salisbury, MD, Christina Greathouse (Cleatus Bell) of Winchester, VA., and Stephanie R. Himmler (Chad May) of Gerrardstown, WV. She also leaves behind a sister: Sandy Spiker (Rick) of Tunnelton, WV, a brother: Ralph Messenger (Mel) of Fellowsville, WV, a brother and sister-in-law: Charles and Susie of Frostburg, and an incredibly special daughter-in-law, Pamela Himmler of Inwood, WV; eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Cumberland, MD (www.adamsfamilyfuneralhome.com) on Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. to-4:00 P.M.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 11:00am at Our Lady of the Mountains Parish-The Shrine of Saint Peter and Paul.
Interment will be in S.S. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Ian Walters, Joseph Walters, Warren Dykes, Troy Gravenor, Tristan White and Warren Dykes IV.