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Frances Fortune Obituary
FRANCES JEAN WOLFE FORTUNE, 80, of Nitro went home to be with her Lord, on Thursday November 23 after a lengthy illness.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Lottie Mae Wolfe and James Orlie Wolfe, Brother and sister-in-law, James "Doc" and Mary Lou Wolfe, Brothers in law Jerry Foster and Jack Miles.
She is survived by husband of 58 years, William "Bill" Fortune, daughter, Sarah Fortune Dean (Brandon), granddaughter Madison Dean, and grand dogs Pippa and Ellie Dean, Sister Donna Foster and sister-in-law Nancy Miles in addition to several beloved nieces and nephews.
Frances was a member of St Paul's United Methodist Church for more than 60 years, and a lifetime member of United Women of Faith where she held many leadership roles and offices. She was a payroll clerk and worked in the purchasing department at Monsanto Company for 36 years, was co-founder of the Nitro mission team, and a 1961 graduate of Nitro High School. Frances was also named WSAZ's Hometown Hero of 2021.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Nitro, WV with Rev. Sara Facemyer Lamb officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2023, at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Fran's name to Nitro Mission Team, PO Box 242, Nitro, WV 25143 or St. Paul's United Methodist Church, PO Box 278, Nitro, WV 25143.
Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro is assisting Fran's family, and you may send condolences to the family at http://www.cookefuneralhome.com.
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Susan Hogshead Valleau
November 26, 2023
I am sadden by the passing of Frances. She was a lovely, well respected lady in the community. She was always cheerful when you happened to meet up with her. I will always remember the beautiful Christmas party when she and Bill opened their house to celebrate with friends and family. I always enjoyed hearing her special laughing voice when we´d see each other at Roadrunner. I will not be able to come to visitation due to a prior commitment, but please know that my most sincere healing and comforting thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time. She was a special woman and will truly be missed.
Rebecca Mathis(Becky Thacker)
November 25, 2023
I have fond memories of Frances during my childhood a St. Paul´s. After growing up and moving away, when I would come back to Nitro to visit and go to any activities at church I knew I would see both Frances and Bill. What a great witness their lives have been.
So sorry for your loss.
I will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
With Love...
Pat and Shirley Collins
November 25, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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