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Frances Bowling Obituary
March 18, 1925 - October 22, 2025
Frances Stafford Bowling passed away on October 22, 2025, in Grantsville, Md., at age 100. The family will receive friends Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Simpson Funeral Home on Peters Creek Road in Roanoke. A memorial service conducted by Dr. Russ Merritt will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. Private burial will be at a later date.
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5160 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019
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Sherri Sizemore Marion
November 1, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. One of the best teachers I ever had. She was teaching us measurements and we made pumpkin bread in class. I am now 63 years old and I have been baking her recipe ever since. I think of her every time I bake it. The world has lost one of the best!!! My condolences to her family. Sherri Sizemore Marion
Linda Simpkins
October 31, 2025
So sorry for your loss I knew her from marrying into the family. She was a special woman
Norma Newberry
October 30, 2025
Sydney, Betsy and I are thinking of you. Neither of us drive to Roanoke now or we would come for the service. You mother was such a sweet caring person and we dearly love your family. Prayers for comfort.
Paula Murray
October 30, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ms. Bowling taught me in school at Huff Lane 4th grade. She was so nice.
Josh Bishop
October 29, 2025
Mrs. Bolling was my 3rd grade teacher in 1982 at Huff Lane Elementary. She was my favorite teacher in elementary school and recommended me for bigger and better things in a gifted program and helped change my life trajectory. Thank you, Mrs. Bolling, for a lifelong inspiration for learning and being kind to others. Rest in Peace and God bless
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