Frances O'Dowd

Frances Quint O’Dowd passed away peacefully on February 24, 2012. She was born August 30, 1922 in Sedalia, Missouri. She had lived in Johnson County for over 50 years. She was a member of the Leawood South Country Club, Heart of America Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis, Rotary Club 13 Auxiliary, the Leawood Women’s Club, and Cure of Ars Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Charles E. O’Dowd; parents Lula and Fenton Quint; and sister, Marie Quint. She is survived by children Karen (Doug) Lyman, Leawood, Kansas; Kathleen O’Dowd, Overland Park, Kansas; James (Sandee) O’Dowd, Franklin, Tennessee, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many extended family and friends. She is sadly missed by her family and friends, who are always inspired by her grace and kindness, deep faith, and loving nature. She is a wonderful Mother and dearest friend to us, her children, and loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom had a beautiful romance with our father, with whom she traveled and shared so much fun. She enjoyed weekend visits to The Lake of the Ozarks, dancing and figure skating with her handsome husband Charles, and was always a highly desirable bridge partner. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any of the following: Continua Hospice, 7611 State Line Road, Suite 202, Kansas City, Missouri 64114, The American Cancer Society, or the Heart of America Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The family wishes to thank the wonderful care-givers at Claridge Court and Continua Hospice for their gentle and loving care to our special mother and their compassion to her as well as the family. Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, Kansas on Friday, March 2, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be prior to Mass, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Road. Condolences may be offered at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.