She was raised up in the aftermath of WW2 which was a very difficult time in our country. Life was hard but she was a fighter and ultimately a survivor of all that life threw her way. Nan bore three children with her first husband Jim Bolger in the 1960's.
She is survived by Debbie Bolger Wood & husband Jonni (Lenard) of Center TX, Marie Bolger Attaway & husband Eddie of Grangerland TX and Jimmy Bolger and wife Lisa Malnati of Oxford Pa. She has 7 grandchildren, Lisa Bloodgood & husband Steve of Center TX, Jerami Wood of Grangerland, James Scott Bolger of Byhalla, MS, Michael Brown, Matthew Attaway & Noah Attaway all of Grangerland, and Rachel Attaway serving in the US Coast Guard. She has 9 great grandchildren Alexander & Kristin Wood, Britany Bloodgood, Naythen Bloodgood, Garrett Bloodgood, Brookelyn Wood, Addison Brown, Melanie Bolger, Bryce Bloodgood, Megan Bolger and 2 great great grandchildren, Jeremiah Bloodgood and Emma Wood who arrives the end of July. She is survived by brothers John, Bruce, Dale, and sister Roberta (Rusty).
She is preceded in death by her husband Leland Brown, her stepson Mike Brown and her granddaughter Rachael Wood. She is also preceded by brothers August (Augie), Tony & Ray (Skippy) & sisters Dorothy (DeeDee), Kathy and Maryann (Moe). She has over 30 nieces and nephews and over 40 great nieces and nephews, and endless cousins.
There were many aspects of her 82 year journey. She was a NY waitress for years. Moving to Texas she worked construction, cleaned planes and houses, farmed and raised animals. She had many hobbies as well throughout the years. She enjoyed crocheting, canning, gardening, Bible study and spending time with friends and family. She tried to help people less fortunate than herself, sad, injured or sick. She was a straight shooter with a sharp wit.
Nan went peacefully in her sleep on Saturday morning. She was loved by many and feared by most with her straightforward New York attitude. She will be greatly missed. Rest in peace precious daughter of God.
A Visitation for Frances will be held Friday, July 11, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Metcalf Funeral Directors, 1801 East White Oak Terrace, Conroe, Texas 77304. A Celebration of Life will occur Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Metcalf followed by a Graveside Committal Service at Dry Creek Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.metcalffuneraldirectors.com for the Minori-Brown family.
