Frances Cameron

Frances was born in Galveston, Texas on the 16th of November 1925, and moved to Houston with her family as a young girl. She graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1943, and then attended the University of Texas and the University of Houston where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She met the love of her life, Dr. Bruce Cameron, whom she married on the 21st of April 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia. Their marriage took them on adventures to Rochester, Minnesota, where Dr. Cameron received his specialty in orthopedic surgery from the Mayo Clinic, and to Japan, where he served in the Korean War. Frances’ husband and family were the focus of her life, and she lovingly and devotedly raised her four children. She always made her home warm and welcoming, and all those around her comfortable and happy with her bright humor and sense of fun.

Frances was a member of the Tanglewood Garden Club, Kappa Kappa Gamma Mother’s Club, Colloneh Club Women’s Auxiliary, American Museum Society, Bluebird Circle, Alpha Delta Pi Alumni, Harris County Medical Society Auxiliary, American Medical Association Women’s Auxiliary, River Oaks Country Club, and St Martin’s Episcopal Church, to which her family has belonged for 57 years.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Sadie Arrigo Gough and Joseph Edwin Gough, and her beloved brother, Joseph Edwin Gough, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Bruce Cameron, whom she loved with all her heart; her four children, Bruce Cameron, Jr. and wife Christie, Douglas Cameron, Craig Cameron and wife Dalene, and Frances Cameron Franz and husband Joe; her six grandchildren Cameron Franz, Lisa Franz Wood, Douglas Cameron, Christopher Cameron, Cole Graybill Cameron, Charlotte Cameron and Bruce Cameron; and her great grandchild, Gates Franz.

Frances was a devoted and beloved mother, daughter, friend and wife. She will be remembered for her generosity, radiant personality, and great sense of humor. Frances was loved by many and brightened our world with her sparkling blue eyes and beautiful smile. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her husband, children and grandchildren will always love her with all their hearts and thank her for her total love, complete loyalty, determination, courage, and faith.

The family wishes to thank her caregivers and friends Alba Abadie, Kim Provo, Alberta Kwodjo, Sherrie Ferrel and Vernita Knowles.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o’clock in the afternoon until seven o’clock in the evening on Tuesday, the 19th of July, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

The memorial service will be held at eleven o’clock in the morning on Wednesday, the 20th of July, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, where the Rev. Martin J. Bastian, Senior Associate Rector for Pastoral Care at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, is to officiate. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the adjacent Grand Foyer.

Prior to the service, the family will have gathered for a private graveside and interment at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that contributions, in Frances’ name be directed to the charity of one’s choice.