Frances Waid McBride - Fair Funeral Home

Frances Waid McBride August 30, 1926 - May 18, 2016

Born: Monday Aug 30, 1926

Died: Wednesday May 18, 2016

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Frances Waid McBride, 89, formerly of Adams Street in Eden, passed away Wednesday evening, May 18, 2016, at the home of her daughter.

A funeral service will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, May 22, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. McBride was born August 30, 1926 in Moneta, VA to the late Lewis Archer and Julia Burroughs Waid. She was a graduate of Brosville High School and a faithful member of Trinity Wesleyan Church for about 50 years. She was a retiree of Winn Dixie. Frances also worked at Leaksville-Spray Elementary School. As a young woman, she was part of the US Cadet Nursing group for more than a year, which was affiliated with the US Navy. She was active in her community until her health declined, serving as Past President of Wesleyan Women, a Sunday School Teacher, a volunteer with Salvation Army, member of the Duke Power Retiree Group and a Lay Shepherd of Trinity Wesleyan Church. More recently, Frances was a member of the Red Hat Society.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Frank K. McBride (Alice) of Eden, P. W. McBride (Linda) of Ridgeway, VA, and James G. McBride (Sarita) of Eden; daughter, Linda McBride Stallard (Boyce) of Ridgeway, VA; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Hardt of Virginia Beach, VA, Sallie Thompson of Bedford, VA, and Maxine Cheek of Lynchburg, VA. and special friend, Joy Wooten of Reidsville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. McBride; five brothers, Frank, Archer, Reese, Hope, and Cecil Waid; and one sister, Alice Robertson.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 7 - 9 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at 125 Adams Street in Eden.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 186 E. Aiken Road, Eden, NC 27288 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 22099 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Patrick Springs, VA 24171.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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To all the McBride family , I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Frances . She was a beautiful soul inside and out. I know you are going to miss her so much . Cherish all your sweet memories of her in your heart to get you through these days ahead. God bless you and you now have a special angel in heaven looking down on each and everyone of you.
Mary Lee Craig

May God wrap his arms around each of you in the days ahead. There are no comforting words to ease the loss of your Mother. Cherish all your memories and love one another. She was a special lady. Going back to our childhood days, I remember she made cupcakes on Halloween for the neighborhood kids (The Boyd kids always got cupcakes)
Kristie & Larry Rorrer

Frankie, P.W, Jimmy and Linda: I am so sorry to hear about Frances. She was such a sweet, warm and amazing woman. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Always know that she had so many people who loved her as much as each of you.
Joan Strutton

Jimmy, please know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May the Lord bless you all with the peace, comfort, love, and guidance that only he can give in the days to come.
Calvin and Susan Stewart Stultz

Sheri and I are out of town this weekend and will not be able to attend the celebration service of Frances' wonderful ministry and life. We know the special grief felt by the loss of one's Mom. We are all very proud to have know her, and our heartfelt empathy goes out to Frank,Jimmy, P.W., and Linda; and to Joy for the loss of another good friend. She has already been missed.
Steve / Sheri Underwood

i am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was such a sweet lady and a great neighbor to me. You are all in my prayers, and I pray that you all feel God's love, grace and comfort during this difficult journey.
Debby

Such a sweet beautiful person that you called mother. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. She always smiled and loved to talk when we visited years ago. God has a special place for her and she leaves special memories for all of you. Jimmy we love you and your family. God bless you all.
Tammi Charles Jason. Massey

We are so sorry to hear about Frances. She was such a sweet and wonderful woman and will truly be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Rosemary Scales

Sorry to hear about your mom Linda. I will remember your family in my prayers.
malinda wicker

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