Francine Neff Obituary

Age - 90

September 10, 2023

Panama City Beach, FL

Francine Gertrude Neff, 90, of Lynn Haven, gained her angel wings on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Francine was born on January 23, 1933 in Etna, PA where she met and married her sweetheart, William James Neff. She worked and retired from the Christian Brothers Mission in Pittsburgh, PA. Francine loved to crochet and loved arts & crafts. She was also a devout Catholic. Francine loved her Miniature Schnauzer named Woody. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Neff; son, William Neff, Jr. ; sister, Pauline; and brother, Paul. Left to treasure Francine's memory are her daughters, Sharon Mayhew of Lynn Haven, FL, Sandra Cvetnick of Pittsburgh, PA and Nadine Herrington of Rockledge, FL; sister, Bernadette; brother, Frank; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family extends their special thanks to all the wonderful and caring people at VITAS Healthcare.

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