Our dear mother & grandmother Frances Vass went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2019 after fighting a long battle with heart issues and cancer. Born May 22, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Nellie Farruggia. Frances was a very strong woman who took pride in doing things for herself. She loved the Lord and going to Rhodell Church of God where she attended. She loved to worship and be with her church family. She loved to plant flowers and make sure her yard always looked good. She was an active woman who was always moving and never sitting still. She loved her family and her beloved dog, Faith who brought her so much joy. She enjoyed feeding stray animals and sitting on her porch eating her candy. She loved to cook for her family and for church dinners. She worked for Kroger in the deli department for 13 years and was an Avon representative for over 50 years. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Carl Eugene Vass; and sons William Joseph and DeWayne Vass. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Melissa Vass; son, Carl Eugene (Nancy) Vass, II; , grandson, Carl J. (Jennifer) Vass; great grandchildren Eliana and Joseph Vass; sister, Tena Crook; her beloved dog, Faith; and her special friend who she called her adopted daughter Dee Dee Hogan; and many nieces and nephews whom will miss her dearly. Services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Rhodell Church of God with Pastor Gary Eskins officiating. The family will receive family and friends for visitation from 12:00-1:00. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Following the services she will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, WV. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr. Beckley, WV.
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