Frances Irene Finley Obituary
We bid farewell to Frances Irene Finley (Carthage, Missouri), born in Diamond, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 16, 2026 at the age of 90. Frances touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luther Jeans and Minnie Irene Jeans (Souder); her former husband Frank Knorpp; her husband Elbert Finley (Bud); her siblings, Helen Rupp, Karolen Johnson, Joanne Bradley and Johnnie Jeans; the father of her children Frank Knorpp; her son-in-law John Steele; and her daughter Pamela Finley (David).
She is survived by: her children, Linda Steele (John), Barbara Hirshey (Denis), Angela Knorpp, Susan Hill (Troy), Jacob Knorpp (Renee), Carol Cobaugh, David Finley, Margaret Wooldridge and John Tipping. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 21st 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ulmer Funeral Home (1208 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO 64836). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Fidelity Cemetery.
Contributions can be made to the Fidelity Cemetery Association in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
