Frances M. Alley

November 6, 1927 - December 22, 2011
Frances M. Alley

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Frances M. Alley, 84 of Hendersonville, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Brian Center. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, she had lived in Hendersonville since 1989.

She loved embroidery and was a board member of the Embroidery Guild of America. Upon moving to Hendersonville she was instrumental in founding the Laurel Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America.

Surviving is her husband of 59 years, Guy Alley; three children Barbara Manon Martinez of Savannah, GA, Cynthia A. Pifke and husband Robert of St. Louis, and Guy Houston Alley, Jr. and wife June of Tyler, Texas; and one grandson Paul Martinez of Nashville, Tennessee.

Private family services will be held in Birmingham, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28732.


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  • December 25, 2011
    DEBBIE WILBANKS says:
    DEAR FAMILY I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME. AND TO THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO CARE OF HER DURING HER STAY IN THE HOSPITAL. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF MY LIFE NOW AND I WILL REMEMBER HER ALWAYS.

  • December 25, 2011
    Donald Buck says:
    My deepest sympathy to you and your Guy. My thoughts and those of the WNCAM members are wit you at this time. Sincerely, Don Buck,President WMCAM

  • December 26, 2011
    Betty & Ernie Babitzke says:
    We are broken hearted to hear of Fran's passing. She was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. Our heartfelt sympathy to Guy, Manon,Paul, Cindy and Houston. Betty & Ernie Babitzke

  • December 27, 2011
    Deborah Alexander and Sons says:
    Guy and Family, So sorry to hear about Fran's passing. It was an absolute joy in knowing her and she will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • December 28, 2011
    Robert & Sharon Thrasher says:
    Fran will be missed as the wonderful women that she was. May God give you all help with you grief at this time. We all know she is in a better place now and no longer has to suffer but we shall miss her.