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Frances Joyce Malone of Ridgway

Frances Joyce Maloney passed away at the age of 76 on Jan. 15, 2020.

She was born to George and Lafern Edwards. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband David of 53 years.

They were lifelong farmers and owned and operated many local businesses over the years. She was an avid boater. Her greatest pleasure in life was spending time with family and friends, usually on the water or in her winter home in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her husband David, parents George and Lafern, and her brother, Donald Edwards.

She is survived by her three sons and their wives, Lowell and Tabitha, Daniel and Dana, and Steven and Jolynn; and eight grandchildren, Hannah, Davis, Bailey (Sarah), Max, Isabel, Jack, Alex and Chase. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Ellen Abel. Frances was very close to her many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield, Kentucky and again at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway. The funeral mass at will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, with burial service at Union Ridge Cemetery in New Haven.

Fathers Dave Johnson and Steven Batty will officiate.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Anthony's Hospice.