Frances Crawford Dence, 75, of Greenwood, widow of John Andrew Dence, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026.

Born in Abbeville, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah Dugger Crawford. Frances dedicated over 15 years as a sales associate at Walmart, where her friendly smile and warm personality touched the lives of countless customers and colleagues. She cherished her time spent with her grandchildren, creating memories during holiday gatherings, going to the beach, and in her kitchen where she loved to cook. A passion for nurturing also extended to her garden, where she enjoyed watching her plants grow. Frances relished her quieter moments, often found watching her favorite television shows, including Grey's Anatomy and Little House on the Prairie. She had a playful side, too, as she enjoyed trying her luck with scratch-off lottery tickets, always hoping for that next big win. Frances was a member of North Side Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.

Surviving are her sons, Thomas Hairston (Jennifer) of Greenwood, SC, Andy Dence (Shayna) of Alabama and Scott Dence (Amber Joyner) of New York; sister, Ellen Giles; brothers, Jimmy Crawford (Olivia) and Jack Crawford (Judy); and six grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Frances’ home, 108 Devon Court, Greenwood (Wellington Green) on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, starting at 10:00 am and also on Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to North Side Baptist Church by visiting northsidebs.org.