Frances Schoem

February 11, 1936 - April 28, 2020

Frances Schoem of Burlington Township passed away on April 28, 2020 at the Samaritan Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mount Holly. She was 84. Born in Stamford, NY Frances Schoem was a resident of Mount Holly for over 40 years. She was a graduate of Syracuse University where she majored in Business. For most of her career she was an Accountant and worked for the State of New Jersey for many years. Fran was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Holly, singing in the church choir for many years. She also attended Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cherry Hill in her later years. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, crocheting, and found joy volunteering her time working on the A.J. Meerwald schooner in her retirement years. The daughter of the late James & Dorothy Rich, she is survived by 3 daughters: Debi Love (David) of Bowling Green, OH, Melody Beck (Brian) of Mount Holly, NJ, & Laura Higgins (Joel) of Front Royal, VA; 4 grandchildren: Carmela & Tonya, Zachary & Joshua; 2 great-grandchildren: Barry John & Cori. She is also survived by her brother James Rich and sister Margaret “Meg” Greer. Due to the Pandemic, a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Contributions in Frances’ memory may be made to the Deacon Fund at First Presbyterian Church 125 Garden Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060 or Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.