Frances Petty Denise

On Sunday, March 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer, Frances Petty Denise, 66, of Bonlee-Bennett Rd., Siler City went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Chatham County on July 27, 1946 the daughter of Murphy Linwood and Edith (White) Petty. Frances was a member of Tyson's Creek Baptist Church and had been employed as manager of Belk's in Siler City. She was a devout Christian lady who enjoyed spending time with her family, working with flowers, painting, trips to the beach and baking pound cakes. She is survived by her husband: Buddy Denise of the home, one daughter: Kimberly Corder Joyce and husband, Shane of Siler City, NC; one son: Kip Corder of Siler City, NC; three brothers: W. L. (Buck) Petty and wife, Elaine of Moravian Falls, NC, Robert W. Petty and wife, Betty of Siler City, NC, James E. (Jim) Petty and wife, Jane of Siler City, NC; step-son, Forrest Denise, III of Fuquay-Varina, NC; grandchildren, Blake, Savannah, Karlee, Jake and Elizabeth and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Tyson's Creek Baptist Church, 10891 Siler City-Glendon Road, Bear Creek with Rev. Scott Walker and Rev. Randy Hand officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Liberty Home Care and Hospice, 401 East Third Street, Siler City, NC 27344, Tyson's Creek Baptist Church, 10891 Siler City-Glendon Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207 or to the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research, 1201 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.