Frances Wright Mattox

Frances Wright Mattox obituary, Roanoke, VA

Frances Wright Mattox

Frances Mattox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory - Peters Creek Road on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Frances Wright Mattox, 77, of Roanoke, passed away, Monday, November 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Curtis and Mary Wright; siblings, Betty Atkins, Curtis "Man" Wright and wife Elaine Wright; grandchild Jessica Mattox.
Frances is survived by her children Tammy Mattox, Paul Mattox, Cliff Mattox, Kathy Andrews (James), Michael Mattox (Natacha), Michelle Mattox, Lloyd "Punkin" Mattox (Brandie); grandchildren, Ronnie, Marcus, Latonya, Chasity, Ashley, Cornez, Todd Sabien, BJ, Terrell, Alexsis, and Caleb; as well as 39 great-grandchildren; siblings, Elizabeth Brooks, Bernice Wright (Jerome Woody), Aleice Jones (Jerome Jones), Guy Wright, Janice "Elaine" Wright
The family will receive friends Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 1-3 pm at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, Virginia 24019. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. (540)366-0707.
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