Frances Nichols was a life-long resident of Alger
Frances E. Nichols, 92, died Monday, July 22, 2019, at 9:28 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on Feb. 25, 1927, in Hardin County, Ohio, to the late Royal and Rosa (Coppler) Nichols.
Frances retired from Trend Trim Company of Spencerville after working for 34 years. She graduated from Alger High School class of 1945. She resided with her niece, Teresa (Bernie) Rowe of Harrod for the last seven years.
Also surviving are her adopted brother and sister: Larry Allen Coppler-Nichols and Joyce Coppler; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Junior Earl Nichols and Robert L. Nichols, and a sister, Ann Elizabeth Whitaker.
Funeral services will begin at noon on Friday, July 26, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with Pastor David Trusty officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Westminster.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 26, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Birth Living Word of Ada.
Condolences can be expressed at www.hansonneely.com
Arrangements are by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger.
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