Frances Powell Digh

In loving memory of Frances Powell Digh 1933 – 2018.

After collecting her most fond memories on earth, she was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2018. Frances was born December 3, 1933 to the late Pearl and Arce Powell.

Frances had 58 wonderful years of marriage to her childhood sweetheart, the late Marshall Digh. They were blessed with four children, David (who passed in 1962), Marsha and husband, David, Gemma, Rob and wife, Hope. She adored and was so proud of her four grandchildren, Robin, Hunter, Aaron and Anna. In addition to her immediate family she has a brother, Damon Powell, two sisters, Martha Beam and Jamie Dawson and a dear brother-in-law, Ronnie Digh. Frances and Marshall founded the successful Mom and Pop’s and Western Steer restaurants.

Frances was a lifelong member of Westport Baptist Church teaching Sunday School and singing in the choir. She used her talents and shared Jesus in numerous opportunities throughout the church. Christian Women’s Fellowship was another ministry she served along with her dearest friends.

Frances was an avid Republican and represented the East Lincoln Republican Women as president. Receiving numerous awards and was recognized by her party for her dedication of her time and abilities.

Frances could be found in her flower garden picking the prettiest flowers to give her friends or making arrangements for church services.

By far her most memorable qualities was her gift of love. She loved her family and friends so deeply. Always throwing parties and receptions to celebrate new couples or to welcome a new little one or a delicious fish fry for a holiday celebration. Her spiritual gift was giving to and serving others. She and Marshall dedicated their home to the glory of God and she opened her home to all.

Frances will be missed by her family and countless friends whose lives were forever enriched by her unfailing love.

Continuing her legacy of giving she requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the He Is Worthy Building Fund at Westport Baptist Church, 2372 Lakeshore Rd. S, Denver, NC 28037. Receiving and reception with food will be held in the fellowship from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Westport Baptist Church. A celebration of life service will be held at the church at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Owenby and Pastor James Hefner officiating. Burial will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Burke Memorial Park.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.