Frances was born on November 4, 1933 in Nashville, TN the daughter of Richard and Ann Shaffer. She married Thomas Roach and had sons Andy, Kevin, Sean and Eric. Subsequent to the passing of Thomas Roach, Frances married Robert “Bob” Mace to whom she was married 18 years until his passing on November 26, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son Kevin Walter Roach.
She will be loving remembered by her brother Richard “Buddy” Shaffer (Marcia); her sons Andy Roach, Sean Shaffer Roach (Gina), and Eric Park Roach; step daughter Carol Mace; grandchildren Park Roach, Chelsey Roach, Logan Roach, Emily Roach and Tucker Roach; and great grandchild Alex Scholfield.
Frances retired from the Davidson County Chancellor Court Clerk and Masters office where she worked for over 25 years. She was a devoted member of City Road Methodist Church, a member of the Hillsboro Women’s Club, a board member of Cumberland Heights, and a member of multiple bridge clubs. Frances was passionate about her faith, family, and friends. She enjoyed the opera and was a steward of the environment.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to City Road Chapel Methodist Church or Cumberland Heights Treatment Center. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 8:00pm Thursday May 27, 2021 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home and 10:00 am Friday May 28, 2021 at City Road Chapel Methodist Church with funeral services to follow at noon.
