Frances Horsey of Crisfield, Maryland passed away peacefully at the Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home on July 19, 2015. Frances took great pride in being the family matriarch. She showed her wisdom, provided guidance, offered support and love, whenever deemed necessary to all of her grandchildren and their children.
Throughout her years, she was affectionately known as “Miss Frank” which was a testament to her genuine personality and pleasant demeanor. Frances was educated in the Crisfield School System. She worked as a crab picker for most of her life and as domestic, cleaning homes.
Frances was a devoted member of Shiloh Methodist Church, where she was a Head Usher for many of her grand years. Frances loved the Lord with all of her heart. Her favorite scripture was the 23 Psalm, “The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want.” As mother and grandmother she inspired the teaching of Jesus Christ and the importance of prayer and faith. She was a faithful member of the Guiding Lights for many years and Daughter of the Elks for 69 years.
She was predeceased by her parents, John P. and Ada Purnell-Horsey, her loving four children, Sidney Horsey, Jr., Ada Vass, Yvonne Horsey, Robert Horsey, her eleven siblings and two grandsons.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories: devoted daughter-granddaughter, Katrina Posey of Brookhaven, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Cheryl Collins (Linwood) of Fruitland, Maryland, David Vass (Bonnie) of Crisfield, Maryland, Don Vass (Francine) of Hebron, Maryland, Brenda Vass of Owings Mills, Maryland, Ricardo Vass of Crisfield, Maryland, Anita Williams of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Victor Vass of Baltimore, Maryland, Belinda Horsey and Terry Horsey of Shreveport, Louisiana. Beautiful memories shall also be cherished by 24 great-grandchildren, 60 great-great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday, July 25, 2015 at John Wesley United Methodist Church in Marion Station with a viewing two hours prior. Interment will be in Mt. Peer United Methodist Church Cemetery in Marion Station.
