Frances
Fox
(B:
April 3rd, 1916;
D:June 06, 2008, in residence in
Waco, Texas)
Frances Fox passed away Friday, June
6, 2008 while holding the hands of
her daughter and son-in-law.
Graveside services will be at
Elmwood West Memorial Park in
Abilene, TX.
Family visitation will be at
Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque
Blvd., on Monday June 9, 2008 from 5
to 7 pm.
Frances was born April 3rd, 1916 in
Anson, Texas to Maggie and W. H.
Green. She was the youngest of 6
children. She lived in Jones County
until she met and married James
(Jimmy) Fox on January 6, 1938. They
lived in Abilene, Texas for many
years.
The family attended Pioneer Drive
Baptist Church where Frances
volunteered faithfully in the
children's programs. She was also a
long standing member of The Abilene
Garden Club as flowers were one of
her passions.
She was a loving wife and mother who
supported her family in all their
activities and celebrated their
achievements. People have described
her as "a strong lady who carried
herself with grace and dignity."
Many have added she was not afraid
of hard work and put others needs
before her own. In 1961, the family
bought a ranch in Lampasas and time
was divided between Lampasas and
Abilene.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, her 3 brothers and 2
sisters, four nieces and two
nephews. Her husband Jimmy died in
1979 and Frances moved to Hewitt to
be near her daughter and her family.
She is survived by her daughter,
Martha (Martie) Sauter and
son-in-law, Vern of Waco;
granddaughter, Jennifer Sauter Price
and her husband, Colonel Vince Price
of Arlington, Va., and
granddaughter, Amanda Sauter of
Austin, Texas.
Her great grand daughters are Grace
Anne Price and Delaney Rose Price of
Arlington,Va. will miss their great
grandmother (GG) whom they adored.
She is also survived by several
nieces and nephews who loved her
dearly.
The family wishes to thank the staff
of Lake Shore Estates for their
concern and care. Much gratitude is
felt towards Providence Home Health
Care for the caregivers (Joyce,
Ella, Connie, Carolyn H., Mary,
Carolyn G., Gilda, Mattie and Nancy)
who were angels on earth providing
tender and compassionate care to
Frances.
The family is also grateful to
Providence Hospice(nurses Kim and
Lia) who were faithful and
compassionate in their care for
Frances and the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to Lake Shore Baptist Church
food pantry or Central Texas Senior
Ministry's Meals On Wheels program.
