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Frances Julian Conrad, age 89, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at White Oak Manor in York, SC.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Laurelwood Cemetery, 143 Laurel St., Rock Hill, SC 29730, with Pastor James Reeves officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.
Frances was born on August 10, 1935, in Chester, SC. She was the daughter of the late Percy T. Julian and Violet Duffy Julian and was the devoted wife of the late William Ray Conrad, Sr.
She is survived by her sons, William Ray Conrad, Jr. (Trina) and Harold Dale Conrad (Kellie); her grandchildren: Kenny Walker (Lauren), Trey Conrad (Brittany), Kyle Conrad, Carrie Pike (Cam), Zac Conrad, and Dale Conrad (Caroline); numerous great-grandchildren; and her sister, Diane Julian Thompson (Wallace).
In addition to her husband and parents, Frances was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Albert Conrad; her sister, Mary Diggs (Billy); and her brother, Butch Julian.
In memory of Frances Conrad, memorial contributions may be made to White Oak Manor of York, 111 S. Congress St., York, SC 29745.
Friends are invited to share condolences with the family online at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.
Bratton Funeral Home of York, SC, is honored to serve the Conrad family during this time of loss.
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