She has always been Frances  Ann to me. A cousin. A friend. We spent lots of time together as children. She and Jerry rode us around looking at Memphis when we were moving to that area. She  and Jerry came to our son's high school graduation and then several years later traveled to Little Rock for his wedding,. When my sister, Beverly, passed away, she was one of the first that I called.  I will always love her. She always made me feel special.  Fly high, my sweet cousin. Fly high. I'm sure you had a grand reunion with all our loved ones.

I remember Fran as my dear cousin.  She was always outgoing and friendly.  We had many fun times our senior yesr of high school.

I fondly recall Fran being at church all the time.  I especially remember her teaching us about Revelations in Training Union at the old church building.  I am thankful for committed church families that were at church all the time with their family, but I have to say the Bible Drill with just Sandy and me was particularly painful.  :). It was really hard trying to keep up with Sandy...

Farewell my dear friend....what fun times and beautiful memories we made together growing up in Arkadelphia from 2nd grade through college graduation in 1959.  Church, school, Girl Scouts, Rainbow Girls, neighborhood pals--what a grand simple life we shared.    I shall miss our annual birthday and holiday card exchanges but will think of you fondly on those occasions knowing that you are in Heaven free of pain and at peace and rest. 

My cousin Fran and Jerry were so kind to me and my daughter when we were looking for my daughter a place to live in Memphis for grad school.  Fran was so funny that day as they gave us a driving tour of Memphis, and she could not have been more proud of her family.  I’m pretty sure her own daughter can walk on water to hear Fran tell it!
Margaret Swaty (who is my mom and Fran’s aunt), and I send our heartfelt prayers to each of you during this very difficult time.

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Along with her parents, Franz Swaty and Helen Russell Swaty, she was preceded in death by a son; Jeffrey Clarkson.

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Frances Ann Clarkson

March 25, 1939 – November 23, 2018

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