Frances Murphy Love Obituary
The family of Frances Murphy Love in Forest, Virginia announces her passing on July 17, 2026. Frances, born on May 19, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Frances Murphy Love to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sula Southerland and Daniel Grey Murphy; her husband Melvin Love; her daughter Elizabeth Rothrock; her son-in-law Danny Nivens; and her sisters, Dorothy Batten and Edith Murphy.
She is survived by: her sister Betty Klavins (Zvi) of Plantation, FL; her children, Melvin Love, Jr. (Terri) of Forest, VA and Melody Love-Nivens of Rutherfordton, NC; her son-in-law Douglas Rothrock of Belmont, NC; her grandchildren, Daniel Love (Laura), Jesse Love, Lauren Love and Nick Rothrock; and her great grandchildren, Mary Ella Hazel Love and Emily Grace Violet Love. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte Music Ministry, Newell Presbyterian Church, St Judes Children's Hospital.
