Frances Park

1926 - 2017

Frances Park obituary, 1926-2017, Wichita Falls, TX

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Dutton Funeral Home

300 East Cash Street

Iowa Park, Texas

Frances Park Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2017.

Services for Frances Elizabeth Park, 90, will be held 1:00pm Wednesday, May 17 at the The Prestyn (formerly First Presbyterian Church) in Iowa Park, Texas, officiated by Dr. Isaac Butterworth. A family burial service will take place prior to the memorial service at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park.

Frances was born December 23, 1926 in Iowa Park, Texas and was the daughter of Gayle and Beth Park. Frances lived all her life in Iowa Park. She went to Iowa Park High School and graduated from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. She later received her Masters degree from Midwestern State University. Frances had a 38 year teaching career which began in Burkburnett, Texas and continued in Wichita Falls, Texas where she retired. She was a lifelong Presbyterian serving the church in many different capacities. Frances became the first woman elder of First Presbyterian Iowa Park in 1969, following in the footsteps of her grandfather Lowrance, who served as an elder many years.

Frances is survived by her sister Mary Gayle Ozee and husband James. Niece Gayle Burton and husband Ricky, nephew Chip Ozee and wife Debbie, nephew David Ozee and wife Donna. Two great nephews, four great nieces and five great-great nieces.

Frances appreciated the gracious kindness and attention the attendants gave to her during her stay at Brookdale Lake Wellington. Please share your tributes with the family by visiting www.duttonfuneralhome.com.

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6 Entries

May 24, 2017

Michael Medlinger

I was so sorry to hear the news from Mother. My deepest sympathies to the family.

May 17, 2017

jw

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. So treasure that memory. I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. May the peace that comes from God strengthen and support the family to endure this difficult time. Deepest sympathies.
Jeremiah 29:11

May 16, 2017

Mary Ellen McLemore

I am sorry for the loss of your dear sister. I can not be with you in person but will be with you in thought and prayer. God bless you.

May 16, 2017

Cheryl House

My deepest condolences, Mary Gayle and family. ♡

May 15, 2017

SUE Howell

Frances taught me so much through the years. I loved her and respected her. Mary Gayle I will not be at the Memorial but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

May 15, 2017

Janet Mahzi

My dear Frances - how I am going to miss you. Your stories, your laughter, the way you always made me feel like a part of your family. My life has forever been changed by knowing you. I love and miss you terribly.

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