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She was born on October 5, 1931 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Sarah Hicks.
Frankie, or Nana as everyone knew her, worked for the School System for many years as a Library Assistant. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Bud" Bare; mother, Sarah Hicks; daughter, Betty Lou Thomas; sister, Rosezell Keener; brother, Junior Hicks.
Frankie leaves behind to cherish her memory one son, Harold Dean (Frankie) Bare of Tamassee, SC; two daughters, Bobbie Norris of Elk Park, NC, Karen (Danny) Harmon of Banner Elk, NC; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Frankie "Nana" Bare will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Rhododendron Chapel in Roan Mountain, TN with Chaplain Heather Dombkowski officiating. Interment will follow in the Elk Park Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Medi Home Hospice for the wonderful care, especially Heather, London, Johnny, Penny and Carson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Medi Home Hospice
Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net
The care of Frankie and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland.
(828) 733-2121
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