Frances Thomas Warren
March 2, 1920 ~ February 5, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Frances Alliene Thomas Warren, 92, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.
She was born in Buncombe Co. on March 2, 1920, the daughter of the late Dewitt Talmadge and Frances J. Moody Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Melvin Warren, and by a sister, Carolyn Cannady, of Norfolk, VA.
Frances was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and flowers. She was a member of the Nazarene and was formerly a Sunday School teacher.
Frances is survived by four children: Stoney L. Warren, of Asheville, Melvin D. Warren and wife Donna, of Alexander, Barbara Raines, of Brevard, and James L. Warren and wife Andrea, of Santiago, Chile; two sisters, Betty Jean King, of Norfolk, Sara Belles of Norwalk, CA, and a brother, James R. Thomas and wife Betty, of Normandy, TN; along with 11 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
Graveside rites will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Green Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Phillips officiating.
Flowers are accepted and appreciated, or memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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I am so sorry for your loss of Mrs Warren. I have many fond memories of going to visit her in the Summers and the Fall. I hope she passed the how and the love she put into making those Cushaw Pies to Jamie and Janet . God Bless and lift yall up, you all are all in my thoughts and prayers!
I will always remember Allene when we were growing up. We knew she loved us but was very direct when she said something serious. She was always laughing. I loved to be at their house and had good times with the cousins. God Bless the family. With love & prayers! (Edna)
Lloyd and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you will be in our prayers constantly during this time.
Randal and Carol Scott
Lloyd
Recibe un fuerte abrazo lleno de amor de tu familia en Chile y con un sentimiento de gran pesar por tan lamentable noticia.
Seguramente tu madrecita estará descansando en paz de su tan penosa enfermedad y satisfecha de sus hijos nietos y de la familia y seres queridos que dejó en este mundo.
Una fuerte abrazo para Uds.
Mi hermana Andrea seguramente representara todo el amor que tienes en tu familia chilena.
My condolences to you in the loss of your beautiful, loving Granny. Hold tight to those sweet memories and keep her with you in spirit. Hugs for you all… Judy
To the family of Alliene, Please accept our deepest condolences during this time of sadness. I will always be grateful for the times that Alliene spent with my Mother. The walks that they took and the gathering of golf balls will always be one of my memories. Our love and prayers to all of you.
Phil & Joyce Dover Evans
Barbara, So sorry to hear about your Mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry, Melvin, Barbara, Lloyd and families, I am so sorry about Alliene but I know she is in a better place rejoicing with our Lord and Savior. I have wonderful memories of your entire family and the times spent at your house. You’re in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers.
Barbara & Family, So sorry for the loss of your Mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Lloyd and Family,
Please accept my sincere thoughts and sympathy for you all during this time of sadness in the loss of your Mother.
Myra Ramsey
To the Warren Family,
I’m so very sorry about the loss of your mother/grandmother. She was such a sweet and precious woman, and I have such good memories of her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I know God will hold you close during this difficult time. God Bless. Love to you all.
Dear beloved family !! First of all I would like to say that all though you can’t see me there physically!! May I ask you to close your eyes for a moment! To go to your heart!! And feel for a moment my full surrounding precense in such an important moment. When I thought of this event in the past!! I always saw my self being there to share my gratitude, and my full respect to Granny not for just the short time I could share with her.
I would like to tell you all that I love to be alive!! And also that I can’t encounter death different from that!! All elements of nature requiere transformartion!! Now in that trascendental moment it can be welcome if you trust in love for existence in whatever condition you may find yourself!! Getting to that peace is the goal of life I sense!! So I wanted to share this simple words before I can salute everyone!! I love you all !!! from the south tip of the continent!!! Hugs for everyone !! Thank you and God bless us all!
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Warren. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones left behind, but I’m comforted that she is in a restful place, awaiting our dear Lord. May God Bless you and give you peace. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
All my love to you..
A neighbor of mine for over 65 years .went. To church at Clayton Ave Free Will Babtist she tought Sunday School .she is missed By Jean and Hubert Smith