She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Forrest Harland Stairs Jr. She was the youngest of seven children and is survived by her sister, Virginia Alice Harvey of Roseland, VA.
Frances was an active member of First Baptist Church Ashland, Virginia. She was a devoted wife and mother.
She will be remembered by her two sons, Paul Whitney Stairs and Stephen Harland Stairs; a daughter, Jenny Stairs Parrish (Doug Parrish). Additionally she leaves behind, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Nelsen Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3pm at Jonesboro Baptist Church Cemetery, 9215 Patrick Henry Highway, Roseland, VA.