Frances Bower Lynch

Frances Marie Bower Lynch, age 70 of Boones Mill, left this world to go be with her heavenly father Sunday, February 10 ^th , 2019. She was born February 16, 1948. Fran’s departure from us was unexpected and sudden. She was with her fiancé Tommy Webster and daughter Cheryl Lynch. They prayed over her and fought to keep her here with us. Surviving are her fiancé, Tommy Webster; parents, Paul and Sevilla Bower; children, Tim Lynch (Bev), and Cheryl Lynch; grandchildren, Ashley Lynch (Gavin), Dillon Lynch (Sarah), and Camden; sisters, Jane Laprade (Earl) and Alice Emmons (Tim), 6 nieces and nephews, and 12 great-nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Antioch Church of the Brethren. She was an alumni of the National Business College and current employee of the American National University. She was an avid horse lover, enjoyed outdoor hiking and being in the garden with her flowers, and loved Dr. Pepper. Funeral services will be conducted at Antioch Church of the Brethren, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019 with Pastors Andy Duffey, Tim Emmons, and Noel Naff officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Special thanks to Franklin County Public Safety and the Franklin County Sherriff’s Office for their love and concern. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to be made to Healing Strides ( www.healingstridesofva.org ). Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.