Frances Tarleton Wheeler

Frances Tarleton Wheeler,68, of Hickory, NC passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 after battling metastatic colon cancer for seven years. She was born January 6, 1945 in Wadesboro, NC to Juanita Atkinson and the late Glyn Tarleton. Frances resided in Hickory, NC since 1988. She had a Master's Degree in Education and retired from Western Piedmont Community College in 2010. Along with her mother Juanita Atkinson, she is survived by her three children; Heather Sutorius (Andy), Scott Wheeler (Stephanie), Gretchen Thiessens (Jarred); brother, Robert B. Atkinson(Edith); five grandchildren, Alexis Sutorius, Skylyn Wheeler, Searia Wheeler, Bodie Wheeler and Gavin Thiessens. Frances was preceded in death by her father Glyn Tarleton and stepfather Robert D. Atkinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Levine Cancer Institute, c/o Carolina Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203 or Tucker Hospice House 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. In the spirit of God's gift of life, her last wish and gift to the world, was to donated her body to cancer research in hope to save lives. Please join us to celebrate the life of Frances Tarleton Wheeler, her family will be sharing their most treasured memories of Frances. Come dressed for the "Keys" and enjoy a "Cheeseburger in Paradise" buffet and Frances'favorite drink, Traditional Margaritas at 5:00 p.m. because "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Main Cellar City Club, 332 First Avenue SW Hickory, NC 28601 (parking across the street), RSVP no later than June 15th to Gretchen Thiessens at 336-624-2241 or email gsmile1433@gmail.com **The buffet will include cheeseburgers, chicken, pork and grilled vegetables. The open bar will include margaritas, wine and beer. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.