Mrs. Frances Jane Hamilton Byers, the daughter of the late Quincy Hamilton and
Nannie McLean Hamilton, was born December 14, 1943, in Raeford, NC. Her spirit transitioned
from her earthly vessel on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at her home in Brooklyn, NY.
She attended Bowmore and West Hoke Elementary Schools in Raeford, NC. Frances
graduated from Upchurch High School in 1963. While in Raeford, NC, she joined the Walls
Chapel United Methodist Church and begin as a young child singing in the choir, until she left
North Carolina in 1964 and moved to Brooklyn, NY.
Frances attended Canal Training School for First National City Bank of New York
and was employed there for 22 years, prior to retirement. Later, she attended The Allen School
of Health Sciences and obtained a certificate from the City of New York.
While in Brooklyn, NY, Frances joined and became a well-loved member of the Calvary
Baptist Church and remained a member until she departed this life.
Along with her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her six siblings: John McLean,
Louella McLeod, Eva Covington, Sophia Lee Quick, Elijah Hamilton, and James Hamilton.
Frances was married to the late James Byers and to this union three children were born.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Forest Byers, High Point, NC; Theresa Byers
Temple (and her friend, Archie), Manhattan, NY; James Byers, Jr. (wife Nikki), Queens, NY;
her grandchildren: Future Temple, Asia Temple, Ty-Asia Temple, King Temple; her great-
grandchildren: Saniya Temple and Jeremiah Temple; a sister-in-law, Julia Mae Hamilton (aka
Peggy); her special friends: Bessie Thomaseen Blue (Raeford), Lily and Tiny (New York).
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 in the Chapel at 1:00 PM.
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