Frances E. Ward

August 1, 1931 - December 3, 2013

Frances Elizabeth Ward (Fay) our beloved mother, nanny and old grandma has begun her journey to heaven along with our beloved sister, Mary Marie Schofield to live in ever lasting peace with the Lord on December 3, 2013. She was at home with family and friends by her side. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. Pastor Armoogum Soomdrum will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10th at the funeral home. She was born August l, 1931 in Carrollton, Illinois, the daughter of Alvin Lewis Fay and Minnie Jackson Fay. Frances leaves behind 6 children, Connie E. Outler, Frances Jean Cox, Patty Deneen Cole (Steve) all of Louisiana, Missouri, Paul Ray Ralston of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, Lyndell Dell Strode (Lynette) of Springfield, Illinois and Debra Fay Schofield. Frances was preceded in death by one son, Marvin Le Roy Lewis who passed away in 1986, her parents, Alvin and Minnie Fay, Brothers, Ray Fay, LeRoy Fay, Arthur Fay, John Fay, George Fay and Jackie Bill Fay. Daughter; Mary Miller Schofield; Sisters; Hilda Tucker and Marybelle and grandson, Michael Paul. Frances was also known as Fran, Frannie and Granny to all of her friends that will miss her so deeply. Frances had worked as a Waitress/Cook and had touched so many lives with her kindness and giving heart. Frances enjoyed fishing, crocheting and visiting with family and friends. She leave behind many wonderful friends and neighbors.