Frances L. Van Nortwick

January 5, 1939 - September 15, 2018

Frances L. Van Nortwick, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior, September 15, 2018. Born in Lake Wales, Florida, she moved to Safety Harbor, Florida, in 1964. She was a devoted wife and mother, and also served the Lord in many capacities including being the church secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bill Van Nortwick, who passed away in 2011.  She is survived by their children, Billy (Diana), Steve, Kristi (Barry); their grandchildren, Bart, Brad, Niki, Ben, Jordyn, Dani, Tyler, Sami, and Sidney; and their great-grandchildren, Brayden and Roman. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A celebration of life service will be held at First Baptist Church, 525 14th Avenue S., Safety Harbor, Saturday, September 22, at 11:30 am, where she worshiped with her church family for over 50 years. Visitation will begin before the service at 10 am.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse, https://www.samaritanspurse.org, an organization she was involved with for many years. Interment will be held at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. Sunset Point Funeral Home, (727) 723-3020. View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits