Frances Edwards, 80, New Athens, went to eternal rest August 1, 2012. Frances was born April 30, 1932 in Athens Township a daughter of the late Laban Gregg and Frances and Walter (Pops) Evans.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents by her ex-husband Tom Edwards and an infant daughter.

Friends will be received Friday, August 3 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz with Pastor Wayne Ickes officiating. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Ohio.   Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, Ohio 43950 or Franklin Museum, P.O. Box 186, New Athens, Ohio 43981. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.