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Frances Williams

February 4, 1936 — October 2, 2009

Frances Marie Rush Williams 73 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with her Lord & Savior on Friday, October 2, 2009.

She is preceded in death by her parents Frank & Rheba Rush; two sisters Treva Miles and Louise Linkous. Survivors include her husband Fred L. Williams Jr.; two sons & daughter in laws, Fred L. Williams III & Sandra of Blountville, TN., J. Ben Williams & Cathy of Christiansburg, VA.; two grandsons, Lee Williams of Blountville, TN & Jamie Williams of Christiansburg, VA; One granddaughter & husband, Amanda & John Rowlette of Bristol, TN.; one great granddaughter Megan Rowlette of Bristol, TN.; sisters & brother in laws, Ruby Lee Carner of Christiansburg, VA.; Wilma & Bob Chafin of Greensboro, NC.; Doris Martin of Riner, VA, Ella Ruth Hutchins of Christiansburg, VA.; Shirley & Bob Adkins, Ferrum, VA; brother-in-law, Elmo Miles, Martinsville, sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Ailene & Harley Dove, Christiansburg, VA; several nieces & nephews & several great nieces and nephews.

Frances retired from the Bell Atlantic Telephone Company after 39 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She attended the Bible Baptist Church.

Frances was a member of the Revived Rebekah Lodge #100 in Blacksburg, VA where she served as Financial Treasurer & as a Past President. She was a member of the Blacksburg Odd Fellows Lodge #20 & served as Treasurer for them. Frances was also a member of the Rebekah Assembly of Virginia where she served as a Past President.

Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Monday, Oct. 5th at the Horne Funeral Service where the family will receive friends from 5 until 8 Monday evening. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6th in the Horne Funeral Chapel by Rev. Dusty Etter with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated, however those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the church or charity of your choice.
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