Frances B. Stuart

Frances Bryant Stuart passed away peacefully, at home, February 2, 2021, of natural causes. She was surrounded by love with her family at her side. She remained in great spirits and was positive and joking. When asked what she was thinking about, she would often laugh and say, “Richard Gere.”

Born in Mobile, Alabama, on July 12, 1925, Frances was the daughter of Jessie Belle Bryant and George T. Bryant. Frances was in nursing school during WWII when she met the love of her life, Herbert A. Stuart, at a USO dance. A few days later, they eloped, and shortly thereafter, Herbert shipped out to Japan. After his service, the couple moved to Herb’s hometown, San Antonio, Texas and then later to Victoria, Texas.

Frances led a quiet life as a homemaker and placed her family above all else. She was an accomplished seamstress and loved to cook. Later in life, she found a great love for ballroom dancing and enjoyed the many friends she made doing so. She loved to travel and had traveled throughout Europe, but her favorite places were the beaches of Fairhope, Alabama, Seaside, Florida and the family home in Port O’Connor, Texas. She is survived by her children Charles and Carol Stuart, his son David Stuart; Herb and Sally Stuart, their children Ben Stuart and Sara and Devin Myers; Laura Stuart Klimist and Bernard Klimist, their daughter Kate Klimist; Lisa Stuart and Anthony Jung; Great Grandchildren, Saige, Sloane, Dylan Myers and Hadley Stuart. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert A. Stuart, Sr., brother, George Bryant; and grandson, Jeff Stuart.

The family considers themselves blessed that Frances lived to an honored and beautiful age of 95 years. This gift was due in great part to the care provided by Dora Leos and her team of caregivers. Dora and her wonderful group of ladies cared for Frances for eleven years and provided a loving and safe environment. The family is eternally grateful to Dora for dedicating her time and energy to allow Frances to live at home, free to go wherever and whenever she wanted. Frances loved her dearly. Dora is truly an angel walking on this Earth.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a gift of your time to anyone in need. Frances loved the time she spent with each of you and to her, it was the greatest gift given. A private ceremony will take place at a future time. The family would like to thank all of you for the kindness and love you have shown for Frances over the years and for your thoughts and prayers.

“Mom, we hope you are crossing that Atchafalaya Bridge singing your ‘Jambalaya on the Bayou.’ We will miss you, forever. We love you, forever. To the moon and back.”