Frances Speck Minnich

Frances "Fran" Minnich, 83, died Feb. 8 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA. She passed away in the company of family. Born in Carlisle, PA, Fran married her high school sweetheart, Robert "Monie" Minnich, when they were 19 years old. They were married for 54 years and raised four children together. The couple were longtime Arlington residents. Monie worked as a county police officer and Fran spent her time raising her children, babysitting in the neighborhood, and sewing. She also enjoyed a 14-year career working with friends at a local Carvel ice cream shop. Throughout her life, Fran thrived on family, food, and conversation. She loved nothing more than seeing her children and grandchildren together, enjoying meals with family and friends, and snagging a great deal at the local store or supermarket. She leaves behind a loving family including four children - Randy Minnich (Christine), Rick Minnich (Rebecca). Rusty Minnich (Andrea) and Annetta Winiesdorffer (Andrew), eight grandchildren-Jacob Minnich, Nicolas Minnich (Ashley), Lindsay Minnich, Emily O'Keefe (Tom), Curtis Winiesdorffer, Carley Winiesdorffer, Maddie Costa (Jimmy) and Colton Minnich, two great-grandchildren - Jake and Macie. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 13th from 5-8 pm at Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22203. In lieu of flowers, the family asks attendees to send donations to Fran's charity of choice, St, Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.murphyfuneralhomes.com.