On April 12, 2026, at the age of 95, our beloved mother, Frances Ann Carver Linville, went home to heaven where she is now in God’s loving arms. Although our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing she is at peace.

Born August 26, 1930, in Clothier, WV, to Millard and Etta Mae Allen Carver, Frances was one of 10 children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John of 71 years, daughter Wanda, son Peter Eugene, sons-in-law Ralph Hoover and Jesse Thompson, daughter-in-law Audrey Linville, grandson Jonathan Linville, and grandson-in-law Sam Pierson.

Frances is survived by her six children—Diana Hughey (Tom), John Linville Jr., Trudy Barker (Robert), Eva Thompson, Steve Linville (Denise), and Cheryl Vance (Ronnie)—and by 12 grandchildren— Jason Hoover (LouAnn), David Linville, Robbie Barker (Tammy), Brad Barker (Cassie), Brigitte Carney (Luke), Kelly Thompson (Kris), Jessica Hill (Jerry), Rachel Stamper (Nick), Josh Linville (Kelly), Erin Pierson, Whitney Harold (Zack), and Alex Vance (Daniela). She is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and her last living sibling, brother Skip Stollings.

Frances, nicknamed Little Dukie, is fondly remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother and as an excellent seamstress, artist, and cook who often had many neighborhood children around her table.

Per our mother’s request, a private service will be officiated by Pastor Richard Harold at Frances’s home church. We sincerely thank Dr. Witt Durden, nurse practitioner Monica McBryde, and Dignity Hospice nurses Jessica and Stephanie for their care.

“Forever in our hearts until we meet again”