Frances Love Pannill

Frances Love Pannill, 90, passed peacefully into Heaven on November 2nd 2019, in her home in Chester, Virginia after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her father Henry Thomas Pannill, mother Evelyn Sharp Mogenson, and her beloved sister Margurrite Pannill Pollock. She is survived by her nephews Channing Pollock and wife Rita of Evergreen, Colorado, and Keith Pollock and wife Karen of San Tan Valley, Arizona. In Virginia, Frances is survived by the Cary Allen and Edward Buyalos families of Chester, the Jay Stewart family of Hopewell; and her loving cat, Scoutie III. Additionally, Frances (Auntie Franny) leaves dozens of cousins both young and old who loved her dearly. In many ways Frances was a pioneer for women in the workplace. Born and reared in Detroit, Michigan, and without the advantages of a college education or other equality programs, she began her banking career as a teller for First Federal Savings and Loan. Through hard work, efficiency, dedication and loyalty, her career culminated with promotion to Senior Vice President, a position as the highest-ranking female in the banking industry. Frances was an avid traveler visiting extensively in Europe, the British Isles, the Caribbean, and every nook and cranny of America. She took great pride in her extended visits to her first cousin Sarah Allen, a military spouse, at every duty station in the United States and overseas. Frances was a generous person giving of her time and resources to others. In Detroit she was president of the Detroit Zona Club, a professional organization devoted to the betterment of women in the workplace. After her move to Virginia to be nearer relatives, she became the first president of her homeowner’s association providing much needed organization and leadership. Additionally, she served in numerous other organizations including President of the Chester Village Women’s Club. On birthdays and Christmas many, many of her family received generous gifts of love and gratitude. She was an avid seamstress making many of her own clothes, curtains and other items for just about every relative. Quilting was also a passion leading her to design and make many beautiful, award winning pieces for display and gifts. Frances Love Pannill was her own woman, who lived life to the fullest and in it her way. She maintained her independence while keeping her large family and friends close and connected. Truly, she was “one of a kind.” The family wishes to thank Frances’s cousin, Mary Deaner for helping Frances as her health began to fail. Mary was a dear devoted and loving friend, and companion. We especially thank Mrs. Sabina Lively who was France’s devoted and full-time caregiver for the last five years of her life. Sabina’s love and care for her was extraordinary and repaid with reciprocal love from Frances. They were a great team. We also wish to thank the Crater Community Hospice for their assistance during her last days. A graveside celebration of life and burial will be held at the family plot at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia on Wednesday, November 6 2019 at 11:00 a.m. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com