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Frances Sykes Vaughan

October 2, 1932 — January 22, 2025

Smithfield

Frances Sykes Vaughan, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025.

She is survived by her son, Frank Vaughan (Cindy); daughter, Linda Frasher; brother, William Sykes (Cindy); sister, Dylcie Daughtrey (Darien); grandchildren, Chris, Clay, Justin, Bonny; great grandchildren, Kayla, Alexis, Draven; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William W Sykes and Lessie Gilbert Sykes; Charles Vaughan Jr., her husband of 61 years; and son, Ronnie Vaughan.

Frankie was a loving and devoted wife, Mother, and friend. She loved life and people and was a faithful member of Yeopim Baptist Church. Her hobbies included arts and crafts, stamp collecting, taking pictures and keeping photo albums of the family.

The family will receive friends from 11:30-12:30 on Tuesday January 28 followed by a 12:30 pm Celebration of Life Service at Little’s Funeral Home, 1515 S Church Street, Smithfield VA 23430. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm at Hampton Memorial Garden.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

11:30am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

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Celebration of Life

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Starts at 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

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Graveside Service

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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