DONOHUE, Frances Dee

(Maiden Name: HInds)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 07/19/2013 Frances Dee Donohue died July 9, 2013, at Summit Healthcare in Show Low. Surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully entered into eternal life, where her beloved husband, Richard Donohue, who preceded her in death, was waiting patiently for the love of his life to join him. Frances was born Jan. 29, 1937, in Panaca, Nev., to Winifred Cutler Hinds and Marvin T. Hinds. In 1946, the family moved to Ohio, where later Frances married and began building her family and had six beautiful daughters: Lorraine Ellen Peters, Elain (Michael) Mendez Dolores June Pugsley, Elizabeth (Joseph) Ridley, Roxanne (Randy) McIntyre and Anne Frances Ford. In 1977, Frances relocated back to Lincoln County, Nev., specifically Pioche, to be with her ailing mother and other family members. While living in Pioche, she met the love of her life, Richard Paul Donohue. They were married on Thanksgiving Day 1985. After Richard’s death in 1997, Frances remained in Lincoln County until her health further declined. In the year 2000, she permanently moved to Arizona to be near her daughters. Along with her daughters, she is survived by one brother, Marvin T. (Kathy) Hinds, and three sisters: Katherine (David) Roberts, Julia A. (Albert) Hoffman and Linda (Gary) Mann; and loving grandchildren: Christopher M. Sanchez, David A. Detrick, Shawna M. Pugsley, Leah R. Collins, Joshua R. (Erin) Peters, Joshua McIntyre, Jonathan (Ashley) Henderson, Jessica L. Pugsley, Jeremiah (Kimberly) McIntyre, Elyssa G.Ford and Matlin R. Ford. Frances also had 14 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Sierra Blanca Rehabilitation Center in Lakeside and to the doctors, nurses and staff at Summit Healthcare for their understanding, dedication and professionalism, while providing the best care possible to the end. Sincerest thanks to the staff at Silver Creek Mortuary. Your help and kindness to our family made a very difficult time just a little easier. A private viewing was held July 11 at Silver Creek Mortuary. A memorial service will be held Oct. 4 in Pioche, Nev., for friends and family wishing to say goodbye. Silver Creek Mortuary handled arrangements. Leave an online or private condolence for the family at www.silvercreekmortuary.net.
Posted by Sharla on July 20, 2013

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