Frances Mae Elderbrook

Frances Mae Elderbrook (Baker) joined her beloved husband the morning of August 31, 2015. Services will be at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Mo Friday September 4, 2015 beginning at 10 am for Visitation and Funeral immediately after.

Frances was born February 19, 1930 to Owen and Bessie Baker (Elder) and later joined by two brothers. Frances married Donald Frederick Elderbrook March 26, 1948 at Calvary Baptist Church and settled in Columbia to begin their family. The two welcomed two daughters, Donna Lea and Paula Kay and raised them to be passionate about their interests. Being an independent-minded woman, Frances spent her working years as the Executive Secretary to the Vice President of GTE and retired in time to spoil her two grandchildren, Kelsi Marie and Kale Elderbrook.

An admirer of beauty in all of its forms, Frances appreciated music, nature, and the arts, but none so much as fashion. Shoes and jewelry were always a source of joy for Frances and she passed this love on to Donna, Paula, and Kelsi. For every occasion and decidedly non-occasion, Frances enjoyed receiving jewelry from her loving husband. Frances reciprocated the beauty she admired with her love for her family, friends, and anyone who could make her laugh.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Bessie; one grandson, Terry; and her devoted husband Donald. Frances is survived by her two brothers and their families, her daughters Donna and Paula, her granddaughter Kelsi and her wife Melodie, and her grandson Kale.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.