Frances Callahan, 96, a native of Roanoke, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 18, 2017 in Virginia Beach, VA. Frances was born September 8, 1921 to Archie and Dora Jenkins. She was a woman of great faith and was an active member of the Preston Oaks Baptist Church while living in Roanoke. She had a love of all people but especially the children.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons Richard F. Bower (Chesapeake, VA) and D. Michael (Annette) Bower (Macon, GA); Connie Jenkins, Sister-in-Law; Michael Bower, Jr. (Powhatan, VA), Chris Bower (Chesapeake, VA), Michael Reed Bower (Macon, GA), Eric Malmquist (San Marcos, TX), Christopher Bower (Macon, GA), Gage Bower (Macon, GA), Dylan Bower (Macon, GA), Jon Paul Bower (Macon, GA), Anthony Bower (Macon, GA); Grandsons. Melissa Furlough (Midlothian, VA), Mary Katherine Contreras (Chesapeake, VA), Brianne Bower (Macon, GA), Taylor Bower (Macon, GA); Granddaughters. Kevin Bower (Powhatan, VA); Great Grandson. Jennifer Bower (Powhatan, VA), Madison Barnard (Midlothian, VA), Caitlyn Furlough (Midlothian, VA), Gabriella Contreras (Chesapeake, VA), Adrianna Contreras (Chesapeake, VA), Vanessa Contreras (Chesapeake, VA); Great Granddaughters. Bryan (Anne) Jenkins, Todd (Carole) Jenkins and Vincent Sturgill; Nephews. Katie (Jake) Booze and Erin (Justin) Sturgill; Nieces.

Awaiting her arrival in heaven is her husband Durwood; Archie and Dora, Parents; Bryan, Dale and Jimmy, Brothers; June, Sister; and countless friends and relatives.

In lieu of flowers donations to a charity helping children would be appreciated.

The Graveside Memorial Service will be held on September 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24012.

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