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Obituary For Frances Bernice Tinsley
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Frances Tinsley, of Axton, VA, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. She was born in Eden, NC on April 20, 1953, to the late Allen C. Tinsley, Sr. and Sarah Alice Wade Tinsley.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her sister, Lucy Maude Tinsley Giles and two brothers, Henry Tinsley and Allen C. Tinsley, Jr.
Frances was a member of Jerusalem Free Deliverance Church where she was a member of the Choir and served on the Usher Board. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant. Frances attended G.W. Carver High School, Fieldale, VA.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sister-in-law, Laura Tinsley of Axton, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. with the funeral service at 2 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Bishop James R. Perkins, Eulogist. Interment will follow at the Wade Family Cemetery, Irisburg Rd., Axton, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All other times, the family will receive friends at the home of her sister-in-law, Laura Tinsley, 1144 Martin Ln., Axton, VA between the hours of 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. daily. Live streaming will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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I pray that God will bless and keep you during this time of sorrow. Rita T. Wade
Bernice had a beautiful spirit. My condolences to the family. May God continue to bless you. Praying for you all.
I left the message regarding the Echoes, but forgot sign my name!!
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family of Frances. May God bless and strengthen the family .🙏
I'm Sending Prayers & My Love. May God Comfort All Of Our Family & Friends During This Time 🙏🏾❤️💯
After the passing of the last of all of Bernice's immediate family members, Bernice herself, seemed to be as strong as anyone could hope to be. When I was leaving Axton approximately a month ago after attending a funeral of one of my cousins, I remember as I went by Bernice's house, something urged me to turn around and go see her. I slowed down but unfortunately, I didn't heed to the voice in my head. Bernice was a kind soul and a fighter who didn't want no one to feel sorry for her. I'm going to miss you Bernice. You were truly an inspiration.
Sending my sincere condolences during this time of loss. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace today and in the days ahead.
Lord, this seems so unreal that Bernice is gone. She has been around all my life (she was more like a sister than a cousin). I remember the times we had with The Echoes going out singing then stopping to eat somewhere together. She was the last of her family, (I will truly miss her). She would call every week to speak to lo. May she rest in peace!
May God give the family peace She was a very sweet lady I loved to talk to her prayers for you all
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