Frances Turner Allison

“Fran” was born in Hahnemann University Hospital of Philadelphia, to the late William Webb and Harriet Keen Turner of Swarthmore, PA on March 28, 1923. She was preceded in death by her first husband William McCabe Harvey, and her second husband, Wesley Hunter Allison, Sr., sister Lydia Turner Bishop, brother Richard Townsend Turner, sons William McCabe Harvey Jr. and Richard Turner Harvey, and grandchildren Lori Bixler Collins and Richard Brian Harvey.

She is survived by one sister, Harriet Turner Strong of Evanston, Il; and daughters Nancy Harvey Petty of Grand Junction, CO, Mary Harvey Bixler (Curt) of Selbyville, DE and Jane Harvey Dané (Andrew) of Salisbury, MD. She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

After graduating from Westtown Friends School in Westtown, PA, she attended the University of Pennsylvania and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Fran was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, the Episcopal Church, and Daughters of the American Revolution.

At Shell Point Retirement Community, Fort Myers, FL Fran enjoyed her role leading the Shell Point Genealogy Society and participating in many activities over her thirty-seven years in the community.

Family and friends will always remember Fran as a dedicated volunteer, enthusiastic genealogist, and above all, a loving mother.

A private memorial service will be held for Fran and Wes with Fran's final resting place at Whaley Family Cemetery in Whaleyville, MD. In memory of Fran the family suggests contributions to the St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Sanibel Island, FL, or your favorite charity.