Frances L. Horsley's Obituary
Frances L. (Bennett) Horsley of Lewes, DE formerly of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at Harbor Health Care, Lewes, DE with her family by her side. Mrs. Horsley was born May 30, 1925 in Birmingham, AL, daughter of the late Robert and Katie (Palmer) Bennett.
Mrs. Horsley had a passion for exercising, speed walking, tennis, and swimming at the pool. She was a member of Holly by the Sea Activity Center, Gulf Breeze, FL, where she participated in many competitions including speed walking marathons. Mrs. Horsley was known for her southern cooking and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Horsley was preceded in death by her son, Glenn Horsley. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lacy “Bud” H. Horsley; two daughters: Barbara Bifareti and husband Larry of Clifton, VA and Jan O’Brien and husband Edward of Lewes, DE; four grandchildren: Jeff, Kyla, Jessica, and Christopher; seven great-grandchildren: Tyler, Kayla, Mia, Avery, Alia, Alex, and Miles; two step-grandchildren: Eric and Chad; and five step-great-grandchildren: Zachery, Logan, Gavin, Christopher, and Will.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 3:00 PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment will be private. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871.
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