Frances Sanford Taylor
January 31, 1931 ~ May 29, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Frances Sanford Taylor, 76, of Swanger Rd., Asheville, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at home after a short battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.
Frances grew up in Enka Village where she was the daughter of the late Walter Eugene and Willie Whitmire Sanford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Taylor.
Frances graduated from Sand Hill High School and was selected by Commercial Credit, where she was employed until she started her family. She was later employed by Springmaid Wamsutta Outlet Stores, from which she retired. Frances was a longtime member of Bethesda United Methodist Church . She was full of life and loved traveling, quilting, sewing, crafts, acrylic painting with her art class at Bethesda, geneology, gardening, and spending time with her friends and family.
Frances was a very loving and generous soul and will be deeply missed by all of her family. She is survived by sons, Eric and wife Alisa, and their son, Alex, of Charlotte, and Chris and wife Jennifer, and their son, Cameron, of Asheville; sisters, Myrtle Sue Britton, of Enka, Kathy Petrucelli, of Salisbury, June Johnson, of Penrose; and she was the caring aunt of many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Revs. Dr. W.D. King and Alan Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard.
The family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family expresses a very special thank you to Aunt Sue for giving Mom the opportunity to be cared for at home. Thanks to Hospice, especially JoAnn and Kathy for keeping the smile on Mom’s face and making her comfortable.
We appreciate her wonderful friends and neighbors for their visits, cards and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Care Partners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC, 28813 or to Families of SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy), P.O. Box 196, Libertyville, IL 60048.
Chris,
I am in catching up on email and have read the news of your mother’s passing. I am saddened to hear of it. My mother also died from cancer. I am sorry that I could not attend the services. My kind thoughts go out to you, your family, and your mother in her final place. Strenght to your and yours.
Eric & Chris, you know how much I loved Aunt Frances. You are and have been in my prayers all along. Thank you so much for the sweet words for my mom. I know that Frances is celebrating with your dad, my dad, Grandmother & Granddaddy right now. What a party Heaven is having! Love, Joi, Patrick, Logan, Kaity & Erin
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
You gave the best gift of time and special care for Frances. What a wonderful family you were to her. Be assured that you are in our prayers during this time of loss.
Eric and Chris,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eric& Chris, you are in my prayers, as you mother was, but she is now at home with the GOD and your DAD. your mother has always had a special place in my heart and soul, just as your dad did. i wish that i could be there , thrusday and friday, but i cannot. but you will be in my heart. your mother had a strong faith,even if she at times had physical pain,she had the strenght from the relationship she had with GOD the father who is also the source of our strenght. the divine course was set as death here on earth. he can relate to our suffering here, it was the Fathers wonderful gift thru the source of her faith and strength , to call her home to be joyful with CHRIST and the body of believers. for all those who believe receive the gift. GOD bless you both, kevin
Eric, Alisa and Alex,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. All the stories that were shared with me make me wish I could have met this remarkable, loving woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beth Canute
Chris, Jennifer, Cameron & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God comfort you and give you peace during the coming days.
Sandi Plemmons
We are praying for you during this time of grief and loss. What a blessing to know that Mrs. Taylor is at home in Heaven! May God continually remind you of His presence and care. What a day it will be when we are reunited again! We love you and are grateful for your friendship. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Chris, Jenn, Cam and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. What an awesome example of Christian faith, service and love you have exhibited during these past months. We love you and are here for you always.
So many precious memories I have of Frances and family – when all of us lived in Enka Village and Enka Baptist Church – She was a dear and precious person – and I LOVED HER.
So great to share a member of our Sanford family – My prayers are for her Children, and her Sisters – and the rest of our family – GOD IS REALLY BLESSED, BY HAVING HER JOIN HER MOM AND DAD AND MY MOM AND DAD. WHAT A REUNION THEY ARE HAVING ….
Dear Kathy, Sue, June, and the Taylor family,
We are sorry for your loss of Frances. May you find comfort in the memories of many good times with her. Peace be with all of you.
Chris, Jen & Cameron:
Frances is in pain no more. Please let us know what we can help with. Love you guys.
Shane, Brandy & Cody Creasman
Dear Eric,Alisa, Alex, Chris, Jennifer and Cam – Dan and I send our sympathy to you during this difficult time. Your mom was always such a blessing to me and to the girls. She was indeed a special person and I shall miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. May God continue to bless all of you with his peace.
Sue and Dan
My thoughts are with you…
Chris and family,
Having lost both of my parents, I understand your greif. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. ‘Blessed are those who morn, for they will be comforted.’ Matt 5:4
You all are in my prayers
Steve Stelzer
We didn’t know Frances and her mother very long. However it was long enough to know they were mighty fine people as are her sisters. They were kind to us. We pray that God will give comfort to all of you. Please know that our thoughts are with you. Howard & Gloria
Chris and Family,
Condolences from our family to yours. We will keep you in our prayers that you would find God’s peace in your hearts.
Please accept our condolences for the passing of your mom
Chris and extended family,
Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you during this time of hardship. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!!
Chris, my prayers go out to you and your family. Let us know if there is anything that you need. God bless.
Dear Chris and Family,
Words alone can’t express how sorry I am for your loss. I wish there was a way to make this easier for you. You are in my thoughts my thoughts and prayers.
I am here if you need a friend.
Although I did not know Frances, on behalf of my dear friend Kathy Petrucelli, I would like to express my condolences to the members of the Taylor and Sanford families. I’m sure Frances will be missed very much by everyone.
Chris ‘? Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Village Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with each of you during this sad time. Love to each of you, Marcia Crook Howell
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything you need…
Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If I can do anything for you, please let me know.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in the loss of Frances. I have a picture of the four of you that I took at the reunion, and I’ll send that to you. God’s peace be with you all. Love, Ken and Judy
As a first cousin to Frances, I remember visiting in her home and hearing her play the piano beautifully. Our hearts go out to the family and our prayers are for the happier times to come forward in your memories of Frances. Richard, Elaine & Aunt Bernice
Frances was a favorite cousin. She was very kind to my Mother, her Aunt Margaret. I have many fond memories of her and her family. She had a wonderful smile, and a kind heart. My prayers and thoughts are with her children and sisters. She will certainly be missed at our family gatherings.
Janet Best