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Frances Wade
May 27, 1936 — July 9, 2025
Charleston, West Virginia
Frances Wade, 89, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on July 9, 2025. Frances was born on May 27, 1936, to the late Jack Kuhns and Flossie Martin Kuhns.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Gerald Kuhns, Alfred Kuhns, and Lance Kuhns, and sisters Eleanor Martin, Louise Jenkins, and Velora Cowart. She is survived by her daughters, Dana and her husband David Gilligan, and Julie Brochetti, and grandchildren Olivia Gilligan, Alexandra Gilligan, Sofia Brochetti, and Anthony Brochetti.
There will be a visitation for Frances on July 11, 2025, from 1 pm - 3 pm with the funeral service starting at 3 pm at Elk Funeral & Cremation Service, 2001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, West Virginia 25302.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Frances's family at this time.
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Friday, July 11, 2025
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Friday, July 11, 2025
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