MARY FRANCES CLOUD

Mary Frances Cloud, of Big Stone Gap/ Fredericksburg, VA, completed her life’s journey on April 25, 2020.

She served the students of Wise County Schools for 32 years, most recently as a middle school English teacher. Her work tools were chalk, ink, paper, determination, compassion, wisdom, and wit. She loved laughter, chocolate, a good book, diagramming complex sentences, and shepherding young hearts and minds, particularly those who were struggling. She demonstrated extraordinary courage and character in confronting life’s challenges. Above all else, she was deeply dedicated to her family, whom she showered with love and care.

Mary Frances is preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank Cloud Jr., her parents Oscar and Georgia Burton, her stepmother Hester Burton, and her sister Ernestine Roller.

Survivors include sons Bert Cloud and Scott Cloud and their wives Gina Anderson-Cloud and Sharee Cloud. Mary joyfully adored and indulged grandchildren Ben, Tom, Kayana, Danielle, and Trae.

There will be a private interment due to public gathering restrictions. The family welcomes members of the community to share their memories of Mrs. Cloud on Facebook. Search for the Facebook Group named “Mary Frances Cloud Celebration of Life.”

You may go online to view the obituary, leave a memory for the family or sign the guest registry at www.holdingfuneralhome.com 

Holding Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.