Frances Louise Burris-Roop BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Frances Louise Burris-Roop, formerly of Smyrna, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in the Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Bethlehem. She was 89. Mrs. Burris-Roop was born February 19, 1920 in Fairmont, W.Va., the daughter of the late Elijah M. Rice and Nancy Mae Johnston. She owned and operated the family business, Burris Produce in Townsend, for many years with her late husband, George Burris Sr. Mrs. Burris-Roop enjoyed playing cards, dancing, boating and fishing. She also enjoyed spending time with her great-grandbabies. She had a fondness for bargain hunting and going to yard sales, as well as dining out. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George Burris Sr. in 1970; her second husband, James Roop in 1990; and a daughter, Charlette Louise Burris in 1950. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Mae Brown-Weitzel and her husband, James of Reading, Pa.; a son, George A. Burris Jr. and his wife, Bonnie of Townsend; four grandchildren, Jacob, Benjamin, Shannon, and George III; and five great-grandchildren, Colin, David, Robert, Charles, and Emma. Viewing hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2010, in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna. Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium, Inc., 29 S. Main St., Smyrna. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting
www.fariesfuneralhome.com.