Frances Gaskins Nicholson

Chesterfield, SC

          Mrs. Mary Frances Nicholson, age 90, entered into rest on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2024 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Randy Bishop. The committal portion of the service will be conducted inside the chapel prior to a private burial in the Chesterfield Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service at funeral home.

          Mrs. Nicholson was born December 8, 1933 in Chesterfield, SC a daughter of the late Hubert and Margurite Smith Gaskins. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and a retired employee of the Clemson University Extension with over 30 years of service. Frances was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church where she faithfully served as a nursery worker for many years. A dedicated homemaker, Mrs. Nicholson enjoyed working in her yard, raising cats, and was an excellent cook. She also was a faithful caregiver to her parents for many years.

          In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nicholson was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby F. Nicholson.

          Survivors include her son, Tony Nicholson of Hilton Head / Lancaster, SC; grandchildren, John R. “Robbie” (Shelley) Nicholson of Elkin, NC, and Anthony Scott Nicholson, Jr. (Brie Harris) of Black Mountain, NC; great grandchildren, Alexander Nicholson, and Jessie Nicholson; sisters, Bonnie Jean Gaskins Lofton of Pamplico, SC, and Martha Ruth “Marti” Edwards of Jackson, MS; and beloved caregivers, Lessie Smith and Janice Wilson.

          Memorials may be made to Chesterfield Baptist Church (Nursery Department) 207 E. Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709.  

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Nicholson family.