Nina Reed's mother, Mary Frances (Fran) McNemar died Saturday, October 19. Grandchildren are John Reed, Andrew Reed, and Kara Reed Carls. Funeral services are Thursday, October 24 in Virginia. Thank you for keeping the family in your prayers.
Mary Frances “Fran” McNemar, of Fairfield, was born at home on October 10th, 1942 in Buena Vista, Virginia to Walter Henry and Blanche Virginia Tomlin. She passed away peacefully at Havenwood on October 19th, 2024 at the age of 82 years after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Dementia.
Fran was a strong Christian and is now reunited with her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold Randolph “Ron” McNemar, sister Kathie (Lucas) Hutton, and daughters Nina Blair (Steven) Reed of Nashville, TN and Jodi McNemar (Kenny) Myers of Mt. Sidney, VA. Also surviving are grandchildren John (Shannon ) Reed, Andrew (Jessica) Reed with great granddaughters Maddy and Charlotte, Kara (Alex) Carls; Selah (Jeff Messer) Myers and Kendal Myers. She was proceeded in death by her sister, Doris Tomlin and brother, Ralph Tomlin. She is survived by many loving nephews and nieces.
Fran graduated as salutatorian from Parry McCluer High School in 1960. She earned an art certificate via mail order in the 60’s and was a dedicated artist in various mediums, particularly drawing and painting, throughout her lifetime. She could make anything more beautiful and enjoyed her time decorating and creating as a homemaker. When the children became middle school age, Fran worked for a law office, then for an orthodontics practice in Winchester, Kentucky where she and Ron lived for 26 years.
After retiring to Fairfield, VA (1998), she and Ron proudly remodeled their home, the old Swan Inn, for over 25 years. Fran was an active and long-term member of the Winchester and Fairfield Presbyterian Churches. She took particular joy in creating the History Room and participating with and teaching the youth in Sunday School at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church. Fran was known for her painting/artistry, flower gardening, fashion style, primitive and antique interior decorating, delicious cooking, friendly smile and warm laughter. She enjoyed all holidays, especially Christmas, creating many decorations using her own creativity.
The family are especially thankful for the support by Connections Plus Hospice Services, Fairfield Presbyterian Church, and Havenwood. The care, love, and attention are much appreciated by the family. Arrangements will be made by Harrison Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be At 11 AM, Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Fairfield Presbyterian Church With Reverend Punker Robertson officiating. Interment will be private.
Donations can be made to Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Connections Plus Hospice, the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Society, or the charity of your choice.