Frances Runyan
April 29, 1923 - July 14, 2019
SHELBY: Frances Foster Runyan, 96, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Maggie Padgett Foster. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church since 1946, and loved flowers and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Runyan; two brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her nephews, Joe Runyan and wife Brenda of Huntersville, Bobby Runyan of Shelby, and Marty Runyan of Kannapolis. Funeral services will be held 2pm, Thursday, July 18, 2019, at New Hope Baptist Church, with the Rev. Russ Bradley and Rev. Ben Mayo officiating. The family will receive friends one prior to the service, in the church. Burial will follow the service, in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church in her memory.
SHELBY: Frances Foster Runyan, 96, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Maggie Padgett Foster. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church since 1946, and... View Obituary & Service Information