Frances Elam, age 89 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 3:58 am on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Friday, November 27, 2020 at IOOF Cemetery in Metropolis with Rev. Terry Mathis officiating.

Frances was a member of Weaver Creek Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and worked as a private sitter for many years.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Joyce Barnhill and husband Marvin; son-in-law, Larry Hankins; grandchildren, Liz Springer and companion Christopher Gish, Matt Barnhill and wife Jessica, Christina McManus and husband Jason; great grandchildren, Dalton Barnhill, Maggie Barnhill, Mya Draffen, Mazzy Draffen, Chandler Draffen, Cameron McManus, Hunter McManus, and Aubry McManus; great great grandson, Mylan; brother, Joseph Andrew Preston "Andy" Emery; several nieces and nephews.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Andrew and Louise (Douglas) Emery; husband, Virgil E. Elam; daughter, Kathy Hankins; sons, Michael Eugene Elam and Virgil Wayne "Junior" Elam; 5 sisters and 1 brother.

There will not be any visitation. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery for the services. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, we asked that those attending the service please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Memorials may be made in Frances' name to Weaver Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 2997 North Avenue, Metropolis, Illinois 62960.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com

Weaver Creek Baptist Church
2997 North Ave, Metropolis IL 62960