Mrs. Frances Wolfe Coley passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at home surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.
Frances was born in Union County, NC, on May 9, 1923, to June Nesbit and Annie Lemmond Wolfe. She retired from The M. Lowenstein Corporation following many years of service. She was highly regarded for her work ethic and traveled from Rock Hill to both Lyman, SC and to New York offices over the years. She and her husband Billie were well known among family, friends, and neighbors for their beautiful yard and vegetable garden, the bounty of which they generously shared. Frances was especially known for her cooking, particularly her lemon pies.
Frances was predeceased by her parents and her husband, William C. Coley (“Billie” or “Uncle Billie”to family), whom she called “the cutest little Marine you ever saw.” She was predeceased by siblings Catherine Funderburk, William Wolfe, Emily Comer, June Starnes, Stitt Wolfe, Joan Bouknight, and Larry Wolfe. Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Louise Riddle of Fort Mill, SC, her sisters-in-law, Judy Wolfe of Columbia, SC, and Loretta Coley of San Diego, CA, and many nieces, nephews, and their families.
Frances had the distinct blessing of surpassing the age of 100, along with her mother and sister, Catherine.
A graveside service for Mrs. Frances Coley will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Forest Hills Cemetery, 4290 Old York Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
A special heartfelt “Thank You” to “The Comers” and “Catherine’s Girls” as she referred to them, for their care of Frances, allowing her to remain in her home as she wished.