April 19, 2024

Frances Rozetta Fillinger Steger Vanpelt, 92

Obit CandleFrances Rozetta Fillinger Steger Vanpelt, 92 went to be with the Lord Saturday morning, January 9, 2016. She was born December 12, 1923, to Ferry Fillinger and Emily Sanders Fillinger.

She married Harold Steger December 5, 1945, and they had two children: Judy (Tom) Walters and Ralph (Lucy) Steger. She was the proud grandmother of Wayne (Julie) Walters, David (Terri) Walters, and Marissa (Lantz) Orvin, and she delighted in having several great grandchildren. She later married Paul Vanpelt, who also preceded her in death.

She will be missed by two living sisters: Bonnie Rose of Worthington and Helen Hart of Columbus. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Edward, Ferry Jr., Floyd, Virgil and Russell Fillinger and Janie Gladman, Viola Slone and Rosalea Cornell.

Frances will be remembered for her faithfulness to the Lord and for the many acts of kindness she showed to others. She was an active member of Elizabeth Chapel, where she served in many capacities.

Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home on Monday, January 11, 2016 from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm. Memorial service will be Monday, January 11 at 1:00 pm with Pastors Randy Carnes and Alfred Holley officiating.

Pall Bearers will be Kennison Saunders, Terry Brumfield, David Moore, Jim Duke, Ralph Young and Rodney Roberts.

Burial will be in St. Nickolas Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be sent to her beloved Elizabeth Chapel Church, P.O. Box 258, Gallipolis, OH 45631.

Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send email condolences.