Frances Davis Brougher

Frances Davis Brougher, age 89, of Austin, Texas, died on Monday, May 28, 2007. She was born to Luther Jefferson Davis and Lois Taylor Davis on February 28, 1918, in Bethany, Louisiana. Frances received her Bachelor’s degree in 1939 from Louisiana State University and went on to receive her Masters degree in 1949 from The University of Texas at Austin. She retired in 1979, after 38 years in the public school system. Frances was an active member of University Methodist Church. Her life was a wonderful example of dedicated service through teaching and playing the accordion for the joy of others. Her love of music included playing the accordion, piano, organ, and singing. Frances maintained an interest in genealogy, writing, and traveling. She was a member of the LSU Alumni Association, Austin Chapter, National and Central Texas Accordion Association, RSVP volunteer for 23 years, The Longhorn Foundation at the University of Texas, Austin Retired Teacher’s Association, and numerous other social and service organizations. Frances received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Louisiana State University and special recognition for her organization and dedication to the Blue Brigade. Frances is survived by her extended family, including cousins, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces and others, who loved her greatly. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Stephen F. Brougher; her parents, Luther and Lois Davis, and sister, Mary Davis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2007 at Panola Mt. Zion Cemetery in Panola, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the University Methodist Church or to a charity of your choice. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com