J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Garfinkel, Frances

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Frances Sarfan Garfinkel 82 of Hopewell died Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Chippenham Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Leon and Rose Sarfan. She was the co-owner of Garfinkel’s Ladies Ready To Wear. Frances was a great wife, fantastic mother, loving Mema, passionate golfer and a lover of the outdoors. She was the first female President of Temple Brith Achim and President of the Jewish Women’s club of Hopewell. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Seymour Garfinkel; children, Harry Garfinkel and wife Barbara, Susan Schneider and husband Dr. Ken Schneider, Ray Garfinkel; two grandchildren, Lindsey Scott and Zachary Michael Garfinkel; three sisters, Rita Spirn, Helen Soefer, Edythe Lichtenstein; brother, Mayor Sarfan and wife, Dorene; two sisters-in-law, Frances Binder and Natalie Cohn. Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Brith Achim Cemetery. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation, 2788 Hydraulic Road, Suite 4, Charlottesville, VA 27410, Hospice of Virginia 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226 or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

To Seymour & family:
We were so sorry to hear of Frances' death. She was such a wonderful person, and we have fond memories of her. Sandy and will I always remember running into you and Frances at the Grand Canyon ! We were happy that you could attend our son Matthew's wedding in Richmond.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra & Geoffrey Letson

Posted by: Geoffrey & Sandra Letson at April 7, 2007 12:38 PM

To the Garfinkel family,

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Even though I haven't lived in Hopewell in quite some time I remember fondly shopping at her store and how sweet and friendly she was to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Posted by: DuRee (Eubank) Stewart at February 15, 2007 07:35 PM

Dear Susan,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your mother's passing. Although it's been many years since I've seen her or you I have many fond memories of shopping in your wonderful store. I could always find just what I needed for whatever the occasion. And you and I had such fun together in high school, especially on our grand tour of Europe while in college. I know well the pain of losing a parent and know how difficult this must be for you and your dad and brothers. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love and support of family and friends be of comfort to you.

Love, Sarah Ford Bland

Posted by: Sarah Ford Bland at February 15, 2007 02:42 PM

Harry and Barbara and the Garfinkel family,
We were so sorry to hear about Frances, she was a great lady and will be missed by the community. We know if there is a golf course in Heaven she is playing a round. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Wayne and Dixie Hawkins at February 11, 2007 12:02 PM

Dear Seymour, Harry, Susan, and Ray,

K\My heart goes out to you. May you have strength through God. Frances was a class act. Maybe she and Mom will get together and open a little shop in heaven.

Love,
Linda

Posted by: Linda Hyslop at February 11, 2007 09:01 AM

`It was with great sadness that I discovered that Frances had died. She was such a strong woman and role model for the rest of us. I first got to know Frances in an aerobics class downtown and she made those of us who were younger wonder if we could ever be as fit as she. Of course she had already walked 5 miles and was going to play a round of golf when she left our exercise class. So, as I struggled to complete the class without embarrassing myself, she was rready to "tee off". It is only fitting that this is the first condolence that I have ever made on the net. (I found out through an e-amil as well!)This new way of communicating to those who are grieving reflects her sense of vivacious style and remarkable flair for starting new trends. My utmost affection and prayers are with you today especially and as you go forward. Hopewell will not be the same without Frances, but I'm sure Frances is depending on you all to continue to live with the vigor and devotion she so graciously modeled.

My very best,

Susan Butterworth

Posted by: Susan Butterworth at February 11, 2007 08:19 AM

Dear Seymour & Harry Susan & Ray,

I was saddened to hear about Francis' passing the other day. My condolences to all of you & the rest of the family.

Cousin Bruce Zweig

Posted by: Bruce Zweig at February 10, 2007 08:51 PM

My prayers are with your family. Frances was a lovely person and I will always remember how sweet and accommodating she was with the customers at Garfinkels Clothing. I admire the devotion to her caregiving that the children and Seymour have shared during her last several years when her health began to fail. She was so blessed to have all of you as we were all blessed to have known her.

Posted by: Melva Ingram Armstrong at February 10, 2007 02:30 PM

Dear Seymour, Harry, Susan and Ray--so saddened to read about Frances' death. So many wonderful memories go back to the 1960's, etc., when you kids were just little kids and I will never forget Frances and Seymour Garfinkel and how gracious they were through the years. Please know that you all are in my prayers, even though I have been in Dallas now for the past 27 years and think about you all from time to time. Love to all during this sorrowful time.
Kenn Ballowe

Posted by: Kenn Ballowe at February 9, 2007 02:35 PM

Harry:

I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I did not know your mother, she obviously was a remarkable women to have raised such a wonderful son. Love ya, Karen and Staff from Coastal Threads.

Posted by: Karen Savage of Coastal Threads at February 9, 2007 10:03 AM

my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Frances was a dear lady and I was blessed to have known her.Always friendly and new no strangers Seymour and Harry...love you all...love,Joyce Mason Carter

Posted by: joyce mason carter at February 9, 2007 09:12 AM