Frances Cox Baumgardner Obituary
Frances Cox Baumgardner, born on April 15, 1932, passed away on September 14, 2026. Frances leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Frances Cox Baumgardner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jessie H. Cox, Jr. and Ora Kitzmiller Cox; her husband Murphy R. Baumgardner; her children, Gary R. Baumgardner and Nancy B. Widener of Abingdon, Virginia.; her siblings, Josie Gross, Ruth Williams, Ann Flick and Junior H. Cox; and her son-in-law Carroll W. Cope.
She is survived by: her daughter Kathy B. Cope of Sevierville, Tennessee; her granddaughter Regina W. Mason (Michael); her great grandchild Kinsey M. Faris (Jared); her great great grandchild Kollyns Faris of Bristol, Virginia.; her siblings, Jessie Cook (Doug) of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Betty Norris of Bristol, Tennessee, Mary Thomas of Chilhowie, Virginia, Shirley Rickson of Jonesborough, Tennessee and Donald Cox (JoAnn) of Brunswick, Ohio.; and her son-in-law Harry L. Widener of Abingdon. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Frost Funeral Home (250 E Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Roberts Chapel Baptist Church.
