Frances "Fran" Trentham

Frances "Fran" Trentham obituary, Dillwyn, VA

Frances "Fran" Trentham

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Frances Trentham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dunkum Funeral Home Inc on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Frances "Fran" Hardiman Trentham, of Mechanicsville, passed away on November 10, 2025 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Howard Sr. and Elizabeth Hardiman; husband, David Trentham; Also brother and sister-in-law, James and Pauline Hardiman, brother, Howard Hardiman, Jr. and sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy "Dot" and William McArthur.
Fran is survived by her sister and husband, Barbara H. and Richard Walters; sister-in-law, Linda Hardiman and special nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and neighbors.
Fran was retired with 40+ years of dedicated employment with the Southern States Cooperative Employees Credit Union.
Fran loved people, enjoyed working and helping people. She was a lifelong member of Cedar Baptist Church in Dillwyn.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the Cedar Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contribution to Cedar Baptist Church, American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Thanks to everyone for your prayers, concerns and all of your support.

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Cedar Baptist Church Cemetery, Virginia

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Services provided by

Dunkum Funeral Home Inc