Jessie Franck Mallace

Jessie Franck Mallace, 92, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends Saturday, June 27, 2015. Born November 11, 1922 in Albany, NY she was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Mallace. Mrs. Mallace stayed active throughout her life. She enjoyed riding motorcycles on the Blue Ridge Parkway, watching pro wrestling, trying her luck at the casino and dancing to big band music. She enjoyed horseback riding and attending her grandson's martial arts competitions. She was musically inclined and played several instruments including the ukulele. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who above all else cherished the company of those close to her. Mrs. Mallace is survived by her loving and devoted daughter Rebecca Alberico, grandson Vincent Alberico and his wife, Ilana; two great grandchildren, Savina Alberico and Rocco Alberico; Son Ronnie Mallace, grandsons Antony Mallace and Alex Albano and great grandsons Antonio Albano and Ceasar Mallace. Mrs. Mallace was loved dearly by Amanda Crenshaw, her daughter Skylar and mother Kathy Lyda and families. She will be sincerely missed by Rose Pimentel and Steve Epson. A funeral service will be held at 3:00pm, Thursday, July 2, 2015 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road in Arden. Burial will be at a later date in St. Agnes Cemetery in Utica, NY. The family would like to share deep appreciation to caregiver Elaina Stewart and hospice nurse Leslee Stephenson. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Four Seasons Hospice; 571 South Allen Road Flat Rock, NC 28731.