Frances Lewis White, age 81, of Canon, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born May 18, 1939, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Paul & Mary (Gordon) Lewis. She retired as a weaver with Springs Industries in Hartwell. She enjoyed raising chickens, camping, and spending time with her family. Mrs. White was an active member of Cross Roads Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: James "Jim" White; sons: Roger White and David White; daughter: Susan Pointer; grandsons: James Gary Garner and Alan Wayne White; brothers: Lloyd Lewis, Boyd Lewis, Verner Lewis, Curtis Lewis, and Chandler Lewis; and sisters: Bertha O'Dell and Essie Cobb.
She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law: Tammy & Ricky Oliver; son & daughter-in-law: Jimmy & Mary White; five grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Cross Roads Baptist Church, in Hartwell, with Rev. Sean Payne and Rev. Johnny Stowe officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Those in attendance are reminded to adhere to social distancing and public health guidelines. To sign the online guest register and leave personal condolences to the family, please visit stricklandfh.com.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements.