Frances Anna Wise

Frances Anna Prowitt Wise, 95, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, in Strabane Woods, Washington. She was born August 28, 1928, in Washington, daughter of the late Andrew Milton and Frances Anna Miller Prowitt, and was a 1950 graduate of Trinity High School. Frances married the late Russell Alvin Wise on July 28, 1951, and devoted her life to making a home for her family. She was a lifetime member of Grace Brethren Church, where she devoted her time as a Sunday School teacher. She worked outside the home as a radio technician at RCA. She was also a member of the Amity Grange. Frances loved bowling, puzzles and playing Bingo. She also was a good gardener and excellent at canning. She was a champion crocheter and knitter, having won First place at the fair. She is survived by a son, Darrell L. (Darlene) Wise; a daughter, Darlene F. McKahan; sister Helen Brown; brother, Nathan Prowitt; grandchildren: Matthew David (Belinda) Wise, Heather (Tony) Bruhn, Clint Swihart, Audrey Swihart, Stephanie Crawford, Christopher Wise, Richard McKahan and Tony McKahan; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are sons, David Russell Wise and Daniel Wise; daughter, Dianna Lynn Swihart; sister, Loretta Kurfis; and brothers, Thomas Prowitt and Louis Prowitt. Visitation and service times to be determined. Please check the William G. Neal Funeral Homes website on Monday, for confirmation of date and times. www.NealFuneralHome.com