Frances Hedrick, 66, of Roanoke, Virginia passed Thursday, January 18, 2018. Frances was born to James Walker and Mary Simmons on April 07, 1951 in Roanoke City, Virginia.

Frances is survived by 2 children, Ed Shepherd and his wife, Christy, and Gene Shepherd and his husband, Frank Little; 2 grandchildren, Abbie Shepherd and Sam Shepherd; 2 sisters, Louise Myers and her husband, Dennis (“Doodle”), and Sandra Adkins; and 6 brothers, Ernie Walker and his wife, Linda, Barry Walker and his wife, Mary, Wayne Walker and his wife, Debbie, Phillip Walker and his wife, Christy, Ronnie Walker, and Wallace Walker.

Frances graced everyone around her with her smile, caring nature, and frank honesty. Her last place of residence was with her sister, Sandra, and she loved spending time with her family more than anything. Most recently, she was happy  to visit her son, Gene, in Washington, DC and spend Christmas Day with her son, Ed. She enjoyed cooking for friends and family, as well as watching Food Network and HGTV.

Frances will be surrounded by loved ones as she is interred at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va on January 27, 2018.