Frances Obenshain Flora

Frances Obenshain Flora, 85, of 502 Freeze Road, Danville, VA died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 after being in declining health for the past ten years. Mrs. Flora was born in Roanoke, VA a daughter of the late Rev. Marvin Obenshain and Gladys Obenshain. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and of the National Business College. Mrs. Flora had been employed by the Norfolk & Western Railroad prior to her marriage. After her marriage she became a wonderful help-mate to her husband Rev. Kyle Flora whom she dearly loved. They had celebrated 62 years as a happy couple. Mrs. Flora was an active member of North Main Baptist Church. She loved her Lord, young children, sewing and the beach. Mrs. Flora is survived by her loving husband the Rev. A. Kyle Flora, two daughters Marsha Flora Weaver & husband Allan, Angela Flora Hall & husband Richard, one sister Lois Trent & husband Jack, five grandchildren Rachel, Benjamin, Noah & wife Ashley, Abigail and Eli Hall. She is also survived by three brothers- in- laws, Samuel R. Stevens, Kenneth V. Flora & wife Sandy, Boyce G. Flora & wife Jean, two sister-in-laws Joyce Obenshain & Janet Manuel as well as many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Flora was predeceased by her parents, one sister Dorothy Stevens, one brother Julian Obenshain, her Mother and Father in law Thomas & Mae Flora. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at North Main Baptist Church by the Reverend Fred Unger. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times they will be at the residence 502 Freeze Road, Danville, VA 24540. The family would like to express our thanks to the Commonwealth Home Nursing & Hospice for the special care given to Frances by the C.N.A.’s and nurses. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations be made to the building fund of North Main Baptist Church, 2818 North Main Street, Danville, VA 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Flora family.