Frances Barbee Almond

Ethel "Frances" Barbee Almond, 89, of Locust, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley, NC.

Frances was born November 5, 1936, in Cabarrus County, NC, to the late Melbert Arleen Barbee and the late Ella Mae Aycock Barbee. She was also preceded in death by husband, Reece Ray Almond, sister, Bessie Ruth Tolbert, and grandson, Neil Brandon Palmer.

Frances was a dedicated lifetime member of Kinza Memorial Baptist Church and loved her Locust community. She enjoyed word searches, coloring and playing board and card games. Frances was a loving mom, grandma and sister.

Survivors include son, Gilton (Bennie) Almond of North Myrtle Beach, SC; daughter, Sybil (Dennis) Bell of Mount Holly, NC; daughter, Sharon (Chris) Truitt of Charlotte, NC; sister, Louise Little of Concord, NC; brother, Bobby (Linda) Barbee of Midland, NC; brother, Roy Lee (Louise) Barbee of Monroe, NC; 8 grandchildren Mark, Chris, Brad, Karen, Michael, Jessica, Matt, and Allison; 11 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Kinza Memorial Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the church, officiated by Pastor Tab Whitley. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Stanley Total Living Center, 514 Old Mt. Holly Rd, Stanley, NC 28164.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Almond family.