September 20, 2026, 90, Goldsboro- Frances Rogers Kasey, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at UNC Wayne Healthcare in Goldsboro. Born in Kaymor, Fayetteville, West Virginia, on March 18, 1936, Frances was the daughter of the late Fred and Nellie Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, James Dewey Kasey.
Frances was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by determination, hard work, service, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. She proudly devoted 40 years of her life to Civil Service, beginning her career at the Pentagon. After marrying James, who proudly served in the United States Air Force, Frances embraced the life of a military family, moving to various Air Force bases while continuing her career and serving in a number of positions.
Her professional journey eventually brought her to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, where she continued her distinguished Civil Service career and served as secretary to the Wing Commander. Frances was a woman who knew how to get things done. Her determination, organizational skills, and ability to take charge made her a valued member of the workplace. She retired from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base after four decades of dedicated service.
Even after retirement, Frances continued to work and serve others. She worked part-time and on call with Edward Jones for 24 years, faithfully giving her time and experience whenever she was needed. She also established Kasey’s Associated Services, where she assisted individuals and families with completing their tax returns. For Frances, work was never simply about a job; it was another opportunity to be useful, dependable, and of service to others.
Her commitment to helping people extended far beyond her professional life. Frances had a special heart for the elderly and devoted more than 25 years to volunteer service with the Eastern Carolina Council as a member of the Wayne County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. As a certified and designated member of the North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, she served as a dedicated advocate for the rights, dignity, and well-being of residents living in long-term care facilities.
For 10 of those years, Frances served as chairman of the committee, leading with compassion, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to those she represented. She worked diligently to address concerns on behalf of residents, ensuring their voices were heard and bringing matters to the attention of facility management when necessary. She was deeply respected by fellow committee members and facility administrators and, most importantly, by the residents whose lives she touched.
Frances’ service to others was a true reflection of who she was. She regularly visited and checked on those in her community, took the time to understand their needs, and worked to connect them with assistance and resources. She did not simply see a need; Frances believed in doing something about it.
Throughout her life, Frances was a woman people could count on. Whether serving her country through Civil Service, assisting families with their taxes, working with Edward Jones, advocating for residents in long-term care, or simply checking on someone who needed a helping hand, she gave of herself freely. Her life was marked by purpose, compassion, determination, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Frances is survived by her sister, Virginia Vance King; her son, James Dewey Kasey, Jr.; and her two beloved grandsons, James Matthew Kasey and Joshua James Kasey, both of Chesapeake, Virginia.
A private service will be held for the family at Seymour Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to gather for a time of visitation on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
Frances leaves behind a remarkable legacy of service, advocacy, and compassion. She spent her life working hard, standing up for others, caring for those in need, and making certain that people had someone they could depend on. Her presence will be deeply missed, but the many lives she touched and the example she set through a life of faithful service will remain a lasting part of her legacy.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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