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Frances Sheek Obituary
NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Frances Maxine Branon Sheek, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Born in Yadkinville, North Carolina, she was a resident of Newport News for the past 53 years. Frances worked at Weather-Rouge, Gloria Manufacturing and lastly Beneyhat, until retiring at age 72. She was preceded in rest by her parents, Jim and Laura (Kiger) Branon; her sister, Georgia (Branon) Wooten, all of Yadkinville, and her husband, Paul Lee Sheek. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Lynne Hill of Newport News; her son, Anthony Lee Sheek of Gloucester; sister, Nancy Carol (Branon) Hollar; great-nephew Jimmy Wooten; great-nieces Laurie Beth (Hollar) Angell and Cheryl Alice (Hollar) Hutchens and their families; as well as her much loved dog, Tippy. Services will be private. Memorial contributions in her name may be given to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.
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