Waynesville, NC - Frances Chastain Jolicoeur, age 83 passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 surrounded by her family at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab. She was born on March 30, 1938 to the late Vester NcNeely and Lucy Barnes Nations.
Frances was a member of Allen's Creek Baptist Church. She retired from Western Carolina University where she received the Governor's Award of Excellence. She was also the former owner of Apple Realty in Dillsboro, NC. During her stay at Autumn Care, she served as President of the Resident's Council for 15 years and was the resident greeter at Autumn Care for new residents.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Neal Arnold Chastain, Sr.; second husband, Claude Jolicoeur, Sr.; son in law, Paul D. Whitted; and siblings, Joe Painter and Betty Chastain.
Left to cherish her memory is her three children, Vera C. Whitted, Patricia C. Stanberry (Robert), Neal Chastain, II (Shannon); sisters, Jeannean Henline and Linda Voyles; grandchildren, Pamela Williams, Luke Penny, Shellie Stanberry and Robin Stanberry; and great grandchildren, Eli Penny and Braden Williams.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in the Chapel of Garrett Funeral Home with Reverend Scotty Patrick officiating. Burial will follow at Hooper Cemetery in Cullowhee, NC.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hooper Cemetery Fund, c/o Fred Houston, 20 Triple Port Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
Garrett Funeral Home is caring for the family. A message of comfort may be made to the family at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com
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