Mrs. Frances DeMay Tanahey
June 17, 1922 - July 3, 2016
Frances DeMay Tanahey, 94, of Asheville, passed away on Saturday July 3, 2016 at her residence. A native of New York, Frances was the daughter of the late James and Dominica Franke DeMay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; a son, Joseph and his wife, Margaret; a brother, George; and three sisters, Rose, Chris and Carmen. Frances is survived by two sons, George Tanahey and his wife, Susan, of Greensboro, NC and Frank Tanahey and his wife, Jill, of Birmingham, AL; and five grand children, Joseph, Stephen, Asheton Marie, Michael and Christopher Tanahey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Eugene’s Catholic Church, 72 Culvern Street, Asheville at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 with Father Pat Cahill officiating.
Frances DeMay Tanahey, 94, of Asheville, passed away on Saturday July 3, 2016 at her residence. A native of New York, Frances was the daughter of the late James and Dominica Franke DeMay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph;... View Obituary & Service Information