She was born October 31, 1925 in Potawatomi County, Oklahoma. Fran moved to Borger, Texas, with her parents, Jimmy & Ollie Mitchell, & graduated from Borger High School.
She attended TCU where she met & married her husband, John R Calder. She worked to help him through dental school, and they started a family during that time. They were married for 45 years.
Fran attended Richland Hills Christian Church for many years. In her later life, she became a Seventh Day Adventist. She loved to cook & serve at both churches. Her peanut butter fudge & banana pudding were famous, especially with her family.
In her younger years, she loved dancing, tennis & shopping. She made sure her children never went without.
Fran was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy & Ollie Mitchell, ex-husband John Calder, & grandson, Rob Arnold.
She is survived by her children & their spouses: Carlye & Jerry Arnold, Kent Calder & Tara Carlisle, Danny Calder, Jayme & Rex McDaniel.
Grandchildren: Tara Hansen, Dace Arnold, Josh Calder, Clay Calder, Brett Nelson, Trevor McDaniel, Lainey Calder, Luke Calder.
Great-grandchildren: Devyn Arnold, Lauren & Riley Hansen, Cate Calder, Austen & Mason Nelson
Her burial will be a private family graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Metroplex Women’s Clinics, a pro-life ministry.
Her family wishes to thank AlēvCare Hospice & Jovial Living Home for being so good to Frances in the last 6 months of her life.
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