Frances Ann Harrison Tarleton

January 22, 1943 - August 25, 2019

Obituary For Frances Ann Harrison Tarleton

Frances Ann Harrison Tarleton, 76, of Durham, died from multiple complications caused by Amyloidosis at Duke University Hospital on August 25, 2019.

Frances was born on January 22, 1943 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to James Thomas Harrison and Bonnie Millard Harrison Strickland. She attended Rocky Mount Senior High, graduating 1961. Frances mainly worked in retail;previously managing a Hallmark and a formal wear store.

Frances was an avid doll maker from childhood, selling hand-made cloth dolls her entire adult life. Her creations were featured in newspapers in her former homes of Tarboro and Rocky Mount, as well as television shows broadcast in eastern North Carolina. She loved cats, horses and farms which reminded her of her childhood. She was a Christian and loved her family more than anything.

Frances was preceded in death by her father James Harrison and her step-father Carvie Everett Strickland. She is survived by her mother, Bonnie; her sons, James Blair Tarleton (Amy Metcalf Tarleton) and Stephen Matthew Tarleton (Marissa Bishop Tarleton); her grandchildren by Stephen, Owen Bishop Tarleton, Charlotte Dee Tarleton; her sisters, Jane Harrison Brown and Cathy Harrison Savage.

A Memorial Service will be held at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 on Friday, August 30, 2019 at eleven o'clock in the morning.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Amyloidosis Foundation at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/?key=amyfound.

Services

30 Aug

Memorial Service

11:00 AM

Renaissance Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center 7615 Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 Get Directions »

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September 01, 2020

Armequin Mann

Dear Family of Francis Tarleton, I just heard of the passing of our dear Frances today. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Frances was a delightful member of our Bible Study and prayer group at the residence where she lived. She shared her knowledge of the bible and her christian experiences with much joy. She was proud of her family and was especially proud of her grand children who participated in their church. We are saddened that she will not return to our group but we believe she is most happy being with the one she loved so much ,Jesus Christ. We will keep you in our prayers. Armequin Mann
September 01, 2020

Rosetta Miller

Lit a candle in memory of Frances Ann Harrison Tarleton
September 01, 2020

Allie Bynum

To the Family of Frances Tarleton, I was blessed to have met Frances during our Bible Study Group that was held at Meadows bimonthly. Frances always added words to enlighten us on the scriptures and she encouraged each of us. Some of us visited her while she was at the rest home and she had such a positive attitude. Our plans were to visit her and lift her spirit. We left with our spirits lifted and encouraged in the Word. Her life reflected her love for the Lord and now she will be able to enjoy His presence. It was a blessing to know her. Allie T. Bynum Member of Bible Study Group
September 01, 2020

Lynette Love

Francis was an active and vocal member of our Upper Room - Bible Study Group. We met every two weeks at the Meadows Apt complex. She was a faithful participant who helped with organizing and communicating with the group. Her love for the Lord was very evident and she had such a sweet spirit about her. I was out of town when she passed and am just hearing about it. I am so sorry that I wasnt here to attend her services or connect with her family. I want to send my condolences and love to her family. It was a blessing to get to know her, to fellowship with her and to study Gods Word with her. Lynette Love