I am so sorry to hear of Frances' passing.  It's been several years since I left LC&A but I have never forgotten your mother or your family.  Frances was a wonderful woman, elegant and graceful. A true Classy Lady. I was in my late 20's when I first met Jack and Frances. I had just started working with Scott and I was nervous, shy an insecure.  Jack & Frances were both always so sweet, patient & encouraging to me. They quickly became some of my very favorite clients.  I was saddened when your father died. But I was privileged to see Frances transform from the classy homemaker & mother, to the confident business woman. I remembered how unsure and "somewhat shy" she appeared to be in the business world in those early days after your Dad passed.  It was a blessing to see her blossom into her new role. I was so proud of her as I know you ladies were too.

I'm certain you all miss her terribly. Take comfort in the knowing that Frances' light will always shine brightly. She left her mark on this earth.  I know I will never forget her.  

"Rest in peace by the still waters, lovely lady. Your daughters will be fine, for you blessed them with your love and wonderful qualities."  

God Bless, 

Mira Marquez

Bonnie, Judy and Susie - I am so sorry for your loss and you have been in my thoughts and prayers! Your mom and my mom were such good friends and they were so alike in thought, word,and deed. Frances was a wonderful lady and special friend and she will be missed!

Dear Susie, Bonnie and Judy: I share with you the sorrow for losing Mama, but also feel blessed for having known her and all of you. I dont  find the words to describe her, like a loving mother, that made me feel always at home, supporting me all the time I stayed with you, as another daughter.  From the distance, my love to you and she always will be in my prayers as Daddy is. 
Regina (Kika) Moreno

Bonnie, Susie, and Judy,
Your mother was the epitome of warmth, gentility and hospitality. Some of my earliest memories of spending time with friends involve being at your house, and your mother was always there, making me feel welcome and safe. I am so sorry for your loss.

I heard with sorrow of Frances' passing. Many warm memories of her and your family come to mind, and I will always remember her kindness, elegance and grace. I can see her at the bridge table with Jack and my Mother and Dad, all enjoying the company of true friends. She will be greatly missed.
Love to all.

Susie, Bonnie and Judy - 
May God embrace you with his loving care and comfort during this time of great loss, and may He lift your spirits with a sense of peace and thanksgiving as you share the tears, the endless treasured stories and beautiful remembrances of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you - and with your family members and dear friends - who have all had such the great pleasure of knowing and loving Frances Matthews.  What a large and glorious legacy she has left in you!  Keep her beauty, her character, her lovely manner, her wit, her encouragement, and her words of wisdom forever alive and close to your hearts;  carry them with you always, and share them often with others!  Her amazing influence will have a way of just "bubbling up" at any given moment - to fill you with great joy and appreciation!  Frances Matthews was truly one of the most gracious Mommas I have ever had the blessing to know in our "growing up" years. What an active, loyal lady she was - with her family, in the church AND in the community!  I so adored her lovely soft-spoken manner, her beautiful smile, her laugh (!), her genuine care for and interest in others ... and her precious tiny feet (just like yours!) always adorned with the most stylish of shoes that perfectly matched whatever beautiful, classy outfit she chose to wear!  I am so grateful that she and your dad, and my parents, were such good friends - lots of good times and special memories.  My mother just loved being bridge buddies with Frances - always lots of giggling!  Perhaps one of the most rewarding gifts we can receive in life is a wonderful, healthy relationship with a mother we adore.  I have no doubt that God has blessed each of you uniquely and richly with this precious gift. Rest assured that your mom is now forever safe and at total peace, warmly welcomed into in the loving presence of her Heavenly Father.  She is now dancing in the light of the hope that God has given her - and she will soon be reunited with your dad!
Sending love and hugs your way - Barbara Bachman Metzger

Susie - I send my thoughts and prayers to you and your sisters as you say good bye to your beloved mother. My mom , betty Shackelford , was also born in Thurber Texas - small world. Jody shackelford Depriest

Frances was such a lovely, elegant lady. I first met her when I was in the 4th grade. The occasion was Susie's 10th birthday, and we were served dinner in the formal dining room with fine china and silverware! In many ways it was my first introduction to proper etiquette and I never forgot it.  Marc and I, as well as the whole Jolly family, will be lifting you up in prayer as you celebrate her life.

Many thoughts are with you Bonnie and your siblings as well as your family on the passing of your mother.  She looked like a beautiful woman.  Lisa Flathers

Paul and I are so very sorry to hear of your mothers passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you ... memories of many wonderful times,  and prayers for peace and of thanksgiving.

OBITUARY

Frances Link Matthews

December 7, 1924 – September 18, 2015

Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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