Frances “Marie” Erskine loving mother passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016. Marie was born on February 1, 1927 to Alvis and Gladys Reed. Marie grew up on the family farm in Arkansas, and was the oldest of 6 children. Marie had a passion for sports, gardening, quilting, sewing and knitting afghans. Her biggest passion however was collecting pigs, such as clothing, statues, art and décor. Marie had a kind and giving personality that never met a stranger, she will be missed by many. Marie is preceded in death by her husband James Erskine Sr., 1964, parents and sister Margaret Adams. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, James Erskine and Pam Erskine; grandchildren, Rodney and Chris Erskine; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Geneva Pierce, Hazel Hill, Mary Hunsucker and Joe Reed.
