Frances Naquin

She was a lifelong resident of Vinton and worked as a clerk for 23 years for Lane's Pharmacy. Frances was an animal lover and cherished her beloved pets, T-Boy and Pearlie. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vinton and was also a member and former president of the American Legion Post #208 Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include her children, Brenda Croker, Perri Chester and husband, Virgil Jr., and Phillip Parker; her daughter-in-law, Marlene Corner, all of Vinton; seventeen grandchildren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her spouses, Wilton Parker and R.J. Naquin; her son, Randy Corner; her parents, Perry and Mary Prestwood; son-in-law, Felix Croker; her brother, James Prestwood; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter.

Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 27, in First Baptist Church of Vinton. The Rev. Bobby Daniel will officiate. Pallbearers will be Derrick Chester, Chad Chester, Chris Corner, Mike Johnson, Mickey Navarre, Kade Soileau, Kendall Soileau, and Austin Corner. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service Monday in the church. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.