Frances Rapsey, age 91, of Concord, NC and formerly of Philipsburg passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Horizon Bay Assisted Living, Concord, NC.
Born July 22, 1918 she was the daughter of the late C. Homer and Jessie Hess.
She was a 1934 graduate of the Philipsburg High School and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Southern Alabama. She was employed as an administrative assistant with Argonne Laboratories, Hinsdale, IL until her retirement. She also accumulated over 10,000 volunteer hours as a member of the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary, Fairhope, AL.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Philipsburg.
In 1940 she web the late Wendell Bowen Rapsey who preceded her in death in 1954.
She is survived by three grandchildren and three great-granchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, John Homar Rapsey; one sister, Loye Hess Johns; and one brother, Russell Hess.
She was the last of her generation.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be held in the Philipsburg Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg.