Fran was born in Orange, NJ, raised in Fredon Township and was a resident of Port Orange, FL for more than 20 years. She graduated from Newton High School. Fran was retired for many years and will be remembered most as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In her retirement, she extensively travelled the World. Fran also donated to many charitable causes throughout her life.
Fran was predeceased by her parents, Raymond M. and Gloria B. (Leonard) Acheson; her daughter, Tracy Nagy; and her brother, Raymond Acheson Jr. She is survived by her children, Keith Nagy of Fredon, NJ, Karen Cindy VanElswyk of Fredon, NJ, Richie Miller of Ogdensburg, NJ, Jamie Clark of Port Richie, FL, James Nagy of Deland, FL, and Steven Nagy of Port Orange, FL; her grandchildren, Caitlyn, Dillon, Michael Jr., Taylor, Alexis, Joshua, Lillian and Lindsey; and her great-grandchildren, Remi, Carter, Tessa, Scarlett, Hunter, Reagan, Addison, Layla, and Colsen.
Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St, Newton, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 24 Halsted St, Newton. Interment will follow in Tranquility Cemetery, 19 Maple Lane Rd, Green Township.
Memorial donations may be made in Frances’ memory to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
