Obituary for Frances Dorton (Young)
Frances Dorton, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2020.
Frances was a long-standing member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She also was apart of the Roanoke County Women’s Club for many years. She was a loving wife, Mother, and grandmother; however, her son was the apple of her eye. She will be deeply missed by her family and dear friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Grace Young; husband of 54 years, Daniel F. Dorton; as well as a sister and two brothers.
Left to cherish her memory, is her son, Jimmy Dorton (Judy); three grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, from 6 – 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Frances will be laid to rest privately on a later date at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, as well as the staff of Richfield Assisted Living – The Oaks chapter, especially Tam for all of the love and support they provided.
Frances was a long-standing member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She also was apart of the Roanoke County Women’s Club for many years. She was a loving wife, Mother, and grandmother; however, her son was the apple of her eye. She will be deeply missed by her family and dear friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Grace Young; husband of 54 years, Daniel F. Dorton; as well as a sister and two brothers.
Left to cherish her memory, is her son, Jimmy Dorton (Judy); three grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, from 6 – 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Frances will be laid to rest privately on a later date at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, as well as the staff of Richfield Assisted Living – The Oaks chapter, especially Tam for all of the love and support they provided.