Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Born June 3, 1936, she spent her childhood in Cleveland, Ohio. She received her Bachelor's degree in
Education from Kent State University and her Master’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management
from Cornell University. She went on to manage the Marriott Hotel in Cleveland, OH. When she moved
to Phoenix in 1978, she owned and operated Valley Shell Service Station on 7th Street and Thomas, the
only woman to own a Shell Service Station this side of the Mississippi.
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Frances was preceded in her death by mother, Athena Agapos, father, Emanuel Agapos.
She is survived by her daughter Maria Allman (Husband Andrew, granddaughter Calli, grandson Franklin),
her daughter Pamela Nolen (Husband Jeff, granddaughter Lexi), and Son Thomas Asimou, of whom
Frances has always been proud of. A Phoenix resident for 43 years, she enjoyed spending time with her
family, entertaining, cooking, playing cards and crossword puzzles. She had a zest for life and
commanded a room, she was one of a kind, and had a great sense of humor. She loved church and her
Cretan heritage.
Family and friends are invited to the Visitation, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 4-6pm at Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1973 East Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 10am at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox
Cathedral, followed by a procession to the graveside services at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery,
2300 West Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ. Please join the family for a traditional Makaria (Mercy Meal) at
Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ. All are invited.
May her memory be eternal.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Frances' memory by selecting the charity of your choice from the links below.
