Yancy, Frances A. (Atzenhoefer) (1916-2011)

YANCY, ATZENHOEFER, BARBER

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Date: 3/15/2022 at 18:36:59

Frances Yancy
1916 - 2011
Des Moines

Frances A. (Atzenhoefer) Yancy, 95, passed away November 16, 2011 at Perry Lutheran Home in Perry, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 19 at 11 a.m. at Brooks South Town Chapel at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 7601 Fleur Drive in Des Moines. Family will greet relatives and friends starting at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel.

Frances was born June 30, 1916 in Triumph, MN. After marrying Lester M. Yancy, she moved to Des Moines where she lived for 60 years and was a long-time member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker for her family and enjoyed cooking, polka dancing, playing cards and fishing.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester and one son, Alan Yancy of Texas.

She is survived by her sons, Lowell C. (Mary Lou) Yancy of Texas; Roger L. Yancy of Ames; and Timothy J. Yancy of Colorado; her daughter, Elaine E. (Charles) Barber of Texas; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 18 Nov 2011.