Obituary of Frances Hancock Rikard

Frances Hancock Rikard - Memorial services for Frances Hancock Rikard, 86, of Simpsonville, formerly of Lexington, will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Lakeside Gazebo at Woodridge Memorial Park, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington.  Pastor David Spears will officiate.

Frances Rikard passed away on April 5, 2024, at Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital. Born in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late Emanuel Doc Anderson and Geneva Sons Anderson. She retired from Springs Industries and enjoyed camping and fishing and “being on the lake.” Frances was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister who will be missed by all who knew her. 

Frances is survived by her loving daughter, Lynn Allen of Lexington, grandchildren, Jessica Morgan (James) of Greer, Allie Roland (Timmy) of Florence, Cheyenne Yonce (Cory) of Batesburg; great grandchildren, Gauge Bartlett, Peyton Morgan, Hunter Morgan, Kendal Morgan, Carson Rosson, Blair Rosson, Taytum Rosson; nephew, Ralph Bishop (Lisa) of Honolulu, HI and a large and loving extended family. Frances is also survived by her loving dog, Sampson. In addition to her parents, Frances was predeceased by her husbands, Oliver “Wink” Hancock, and Samuel Rikard; sisters, Mary Brazell and Nora Harmon. 

The family would like to thank the staff of Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital for their thoughtful and attentive care.