Frances Graves Tyrrell, age 92 of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away peacefully, February 27, 2018 at her home.
Frances was born in Culpeper, VA, September 26, 1925, daughter of Robert Lee Graves and Elizabeth Kite Graves. She moved to Woodbridge after attending James Madison University to pursue a teaching career in 1946. Frances married Robert Tyrrell, December 20, 1947 and settled in Woodbridge. She joined the Woodbridge Woman’s Club in 1965. An organized club that helped the community. She served in many roles from President to Treasurer to Ways and Means Chairman. She joined the Potomac Hospital Auxiliary in 1972, where she volunteered at the information desk. She also was active in the PTA when her children were in school. She and her husband, Robert own Tyme N Tyde Marina, where she worked for many years.
Frances is survived by her husband of 70 years, Robert H. Tyrrell. They have four children, Jeffrey L. Tyrrell (Barbara), Stephen D. Tyrrell (Pam), Julie T. Mahan (Bill) and Randolph H. Tyrrell (Lisa). A surviving sister, Ann Hounshell (Barry) of Chapel Hill, NC.
She has seven grandchildren, Lindsay M. Kelsey (Todd), Kyle W. Mahan (Angie), Chad S.Tyrrell (Brittany), Colin D. Tyrrell (Lauren), Cameron H. Tyrrell (Victoria), Conner R. Tyrrell, Jeremy McCloud (Amanda) and five great-grandchildren, Makenzie J. Kelsey, Ella M. Kelsey, Cole W. Mahan, and Kelsey and Derrick McCloud.
A memorial service will be held at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home 4143 Dale Blvd Dale City Virginia, March 7, 2018. The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 12:30, with a service at 12:30. There will be a private family burial at Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Virginia
Contributions in her memory sent to:
Woodbridge Woman’s Club PO Box 1582 Woodbridge, Virginia 22193
Sentara Hospital 2300 Opitz Blvd Woodbridge, Virginia 22191
American Cancer Society PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 https://donate3.cancer.org
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