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FRANCES CRAIGHEAD Obituary

CRAIGHEAD--Frances Upshur, 78, of Briarcliff Manor passed away on October 12 at her home after a long illness. Born in New York on June 9, 1932, she was the only child of Dr. Alfred and Frances Moore Upshur. She graduated from the Brearley School and Smith College. Upon graduation, she was a flight attendant with Pan Am before marrying and starting a family. She was an Editor at Reader's Digest International Editions for over 25 years before retiring in 1993. Predeceased by her son Philip, she is survived by her daughter Gloria Craighead Mancuso, son-in-law Michael, and her grandchildren Matthew Philip and Caroline Frances, all of Glen Rock, NJ. Frances will be remembered for her love of the written word, her enthusiasm for life and her devotion to family and friends. Condolences may be expressed at: www.leachandthomas.com.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 20, 2010.

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Kathryn Phelps-Summers

November 5, 2010

"Fran Craighead was a dear friend and mentor during my years at Reader's Digest International Editions, and our friendship continued for many years after her retirement. I shall miss her ( and our annual bento box sushi lunches) terribly. Her love and loyalty were remarkable; every year I received wedding anniversary, birthday and Christmas cards, some graced with her lovely photography. She was a great lady, and my life is poorer for the loss of her." Kathryn Phelps Summers

November 4, 2010

Frances was a wonderful editor, colleague, and friend. She is in our prayers. Jacqueline Kinghorn Brown

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