SEARS, Frances M. age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 3, 2013. She was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky on February 19, 1938 to Richard and Edna (Bowles) Howard. Frances was employed as a certified nurse's aide at Hillandale Health Care for thirteen years, retiring in 2004. She was a member of Rivers of Life Church of God. She is survived by five children, Anthony T. Sears of Hamilton, Marlene L. Bowyer of Hamilton, Phillip David (Mi Hui) Sears, Jr. of Seoul, South Korea, Claudia A. Adkins of Hamilton, Lora S. (Dave) Rhymer of Hamilton; seven siblings, William Howard, Phyllis Crouch, Betty Daniels, Carolyn Odell, Charles Howard, Raymond Howard, and Linda Neece; fourteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and two on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip David Sears, Sr.; her parents; and her sister, Patricia Hopwood. Memorial contributions can be directed to Rivers of Life Church of God, c/o 901 Dayspring Lane, Trenton, Ohio 45067. Condolences can be made at www.browndawsonflick.com.
