On September 15, 2017, Mrs. Frances McQuay passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home, surrounded by her daughter, Darlene, and her son-in-law, Jim Garner.
Frances was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, the oldest of four children. She was predeceased by her husband of almost 57 years, Clayton McQuay (McQuay Realty); parents, Wallace and Kate McQuay; brother, Wallace Jr.; sister, Mrs. Helen Flack; and her nephew, Timothy McQuay.
Mrs. McQuay is survived by her loving daughter, Mrs. Darlene McQuay Garner and her husband, Jim Garner; brother, Dr. Earl P. McQuay and wife, Rose, of Sarasota, Florida; and four nieces, Mrs. Brenda Fleeman (Bill) of Sarasota, Florida, Ms. Diane LaPoint of Charlotte, North Carolina, Ms. Pamela McQuay of Sarasota, Florida, and Ms. Susan Moore of Indian Train, North Carolina.
Frances worked with her husband at McQuay Real Estate. She was his greatest asset. She was a Charter Member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Hampton Cove; former president of Westbury Garden Club; former president of Big Cove Women’s Club; and former member of Huntsville Christian Women’s Club. Mrs. McQuay was active in the community and church until her illness.
The funeral service will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church in Hampton Cove located at 288 Old Hwy 431 on Tuesday, September 19th at noon. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Hampton Cove Cemetery.
