Frances Eileen Whitley, age 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. Frances was born in Pensacola, Florida and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Birmingham. Frances was married to Lester Whitley in 1939. In 1958, the family moved to Jacksonville and fell in love with Florida. Frances and Lester retired and moved to Jacksonville Beach where they had some wonderful times and made great friends. Frances loved the beach and walked it every day and mastered the art of finding sharks teeth. She enjoyed music, drawing, reading, and of course playing on the beach with her grandchildren. Frances was the best wife and mother, a true Southern Bell. Her charm and grace were beautiful to see everyday. She will be terribly missed by all her friends and family.
Frances was predeceased by her parents Rosco and Veronica Saunders, brothers Jimmy and Harry, husband Lester and son Buddy. She is survived by 2 daughters, Sherry Bartlett (Bruce) and Sandy Jones (Bob); 4 grandchildren Joni Armstrong, Bryan Bartlett, Eric Bartlett and Tim Bartlett; as well as 7 great grandchildren Katie, Jake, Abigail, Brady, Lilly, Finn and Brooke.
Frances will be celebrated at a Memorial Service held at 11am Thursday August 23, 2018 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church at Jacksonville Beach, 545 A1A N Jacksonville Beach, FL.
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HARDAGE-GIDDENS, THE OAKLAWN CHAPEL, 4801 San Jose Blvd is serving the family
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