Frances Christine Wolfe

Frances Christine Wolfe obituary, Moundsville, WV

Frances Christine Wolfe

Frances Wolfe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - Moundsville on Jan. 28, 2026.
Frances Christine Wolfe, 91, of Moundsvillle, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Moundsville Health Care Center.

She was born on May 1, 1934 in West Virginia; the daughter of the late John H. and Mildred G. Fuchs Hicks.

Frances was a clerk at the Convenient Store in Moundsville; worked as a seamstress at Budd Dry Cleaners; and was a member of Moundsville Baptist Church, raising her family as God chose.

Frances was a loving, devoted mother who spent many years caring for her family. She loved gardening and cooking special meals; and was a talented seamstress.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "Dean" Wolfe; one daughter, Jennifer Kimpel; one granddaughter, Emily Kimpel; one brother, Robert H. Hicks; and one son-in-law, Thomas Hildebrandt.

Survivors include three children, June Christine (Mike) Wade of Moundsville, Cynthia Hildebrandt of Moundsville; and Robert "Bob" (Amber) Wolfe of Bethlehem; one son-in-law, Tim Kimpel; eight grandchildren, Eric (Jody) Wade, Callie Wade, Kevin (Lauren) Hildebrandt, Chad (Heidi) Kimpel, Benjamin (Amanda) Kimpel, Lydia (Eric) Haught, Lily Wolfe, and Dean Wolfe; and seven great-grandchildren.

Private services will be held by Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, Moundsville, with private interment in Limestone Cemetery, Moundsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Moundsville Baptist Church, 1911 4th St., Moundsville, WV 26041.

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