Frances Virginia Middleton

1921 - 2017

Frances Virginia Middleton obituary, 1921-2017, Annapolis, MD

BORN

1921

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

John M. Taylor Funeral Home

147 DUKE OF GLOUCESTER ST

Annapolis, Maryland

Frances Middleton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 6, 2017.

Middleton, Frances Lemkey, age 96, a resident of Annapolis for more than 70 years died on Monday, March 6 from complications following emergency surgery. Born in Cradock, VA to the late Henry and Elizabeth Waite Lemkey, Frances graduated with a Masters degree from Western Maryland College. She married Elmer Norris Middleton in 1949 and they were married until his death in 1993. Francis taught Home Economics and Childhood Development in the Anne Arundel County School System. She was a tour guide for many years at the Governors Mansion, tours at the Chase house and William Paca House and was still giving tours until the time of her death. Frances was a member of the Elks club and a long-standing member and volunteer at St. Anne’s Church Annapolis. She enjoyed gardening and swimming. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by their son, Norris Charles Middleton; her brother and a sister, James and Shirley Lemkey. Frances is survived by her sisters; Audrey Lemkey of Florida and Evelyn Lemkey of Maryland, grandchildren; Jacob Middleton of Ellicott City and Jessica Middleton of Annapolis, MD and one great granddaughter, Lilianna H. Dover.



A visitation will be held on Friday, March 10th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church, 1 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD. Interment Private.

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March 10, 2017

Dr Dave Sortisio

It was a privilege to be Frances chiropractor for the last 20 years. She was always concerned about my family even when she was in pain. I will miss her.

March 9, 2017

Nancy Stewart

Frances Middleton, she was my Home Ec. Teacher in Severna Park, many years ago. A great lady, no doubt she will be missed by many.

March 9, 2017

Hannah G.

I worked with Frances at the Paca House for several years. She was one of the best tour guides there, she had a story about everything. Beyond that, Frances was always interesting to talk to - by the time I met her she was 90 years old, but you'd never guess that by her conversation. I haven't worked at the Paca house for a few years now, but I remember it, and Frances, very well. She will be missed.

March 8, 2017

Mary Felter

We are sorry to read of the passing of Frances Middleton, a longtime and dedicated member of the American Association of University Women in Annapolis. Frances was a wonderful friend, teacher, volunteer, and community activist. We will miss her.

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