Frances Latham Lynch

Frances Latham Lynch, 90, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William Hartley Lynch, who died on May 15, 2003.

Born on November 29, 1935, in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Raymond W. Latham and Doris (Coffin) Latham.

A self-made entrepreneur, she was the owner-operator of the Maryland Christmas Show, a two-weekend event of arts, crafts and vendors held annually for 43 years at the Frederick Fairgrounds.

She was the former owner of Lynfield Event complex, located north of Frederick.

Frances loved the Frederick community and served many local civic organizations over the years.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Harley (Perry) of Chincoteague Island, VA; Mark Lynch of Walkersville; Frank Lynch (Donna), of Hilton Head, S.C.; and Wesley Lynch of Walkersville; 14 grandchildren, Julie Palak (Paul), Christy Siswick, Matt Harley (Rachel), Melissa Harley, Ashley Wallace (Doug), Tiffany Anderson (Matt), Frankie Lynch (Allison), Emma Lynch, Lisa Hearn, Luke Warfield, Katie Wagner (Ben), Lydia Lynch, Molly Lynch, and Claire Lynch; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous friends.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon Wastler.

Graveside services for Frances will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Frederick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Frederick Health Hospice, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD 21701

Arrangements are with Stauffer Funeral Home, Walkersville. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.