Frances Joan Clemens (nee Bayer) passed away on August 17, 2021. Dearest companion of Pete Messina; Beloved wife of the late Joseph; Loving mother of Susan (Gene) Zydyk, Joseph Clemens, Melissa (Jay) Peloquin, Jennifer (Art) Fanega, and Franceska (Ryan) Bucci; Grandmother of Danielle, Chuckie, Daniel, Rachel, Joshua, Isaiah, Abigail, Kirsten, Paul, Shannon, Ryan, Julian, and Josephine; Great grandmother of Jordan; Sister of Susan Bayer and Aunt of Angela Bayer. Her family will greet relatives and friends on SATURDAY from 11:00am to 1:00pm at The PENNSYLVANIA BURIAL CO., INC., 1327-29 S. Broad St. Her interment will be private. Please wear masks to gathering per city guidelines. Family flowers being handled by Petals Florist, 1641 W. Porter St., Phila., PA 19145.

Frances was the matriarch of her family and a loving nurse who was an inspiration to all. She was a determined, fun, loving and fair-minded classy lady. Her passionate and adventurous spirit will live on through the many lives she has touched.

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:10