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Frances Rosalie Bye

November 16, 1921 –

Frances Rosalie Bye, born Frances Wilzback on November 16, 1921, in Lynbrook, N.Y., passed into the care and protection of our Lord on Friday, April 17, while lovingly attended by members of her family. Fran was 93 and died of natural causes.

She was predeceased by parents Conrad and Frances Wilzback; brother Conrad Wilzback; and husband Victor Bye.

She is survived by sister  Gladys Marino; daughters Frances Murphy and Carol Newcomb;  and sons Daniel Rooney and Victor Bye. Frances is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Frances’ life is planned for Saturday, May 23, at 3 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 5309 U.S. 41 N., Apollo Beach, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church in Frances’ name.

Donations may also be made in her name to LifePath Hospice, Attn: Development, 12470 Telecom Drive, Suite 300 West, Temple Terrace, FL 33673.

Arrangments by Sun City Center Funeral Home.