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Frances Donnabell “Fran” <I>Merrill</I> Goolsby

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Frances Donnabell “Fran” Merrill Goolsby Veteran

Birth
Linton, Emmons County, North Dakota, USA
Death
27 Mar 2011 (aged 88)
Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA
Burial
Latexo, Houston County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Fran Goolsby age 88, departed this world in the presence of her six children and loving family and entered heaven on 3/27/2011 in Crockett, TX. Fran was born June 12, 1922 in Linton, North Dakota to Ellis and Anna Merrill. Fran lived in South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan and Corpus Christi, TX before settling in Crockett, TX in 1947.

Fran was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening and canning. She was happiest when she had a house full of family and friends to cook for. Fran had a generous heart and enjoyed sharing her talent with others.

Fran was a veteran of the US Navy serving as a pharmacists mate until she was honorably discharged on 11/11/1946. She was employed as an office nurse for Dr. A. B. Brown. A member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church, past president of First Presbyterian Church Women, the Redbud Garden Club, Latexo Extension Homemakers, Home Extension Council, the Davy Crockett Pilot Club and past member of the Texas Hospital Volunteers. Fran was a volunteer at ETMC Crockett.

Survivors include: Daughters: Judy Morgan and husband Bill of Latexo, Linda Horton of Latexo, Ann Shroyer and husband John of Crockett. Sons: John Danner and wife Sammy of Latexo, David Goolsby and wife Linda of Latexo, Mike Goolsby and wife Connie of Latexo. Grandchildren: Tim Morgan, Rebecca Shroyer, Rachel Shroyer, Melinda Goolsby, Jessica Cutshall, Jo Lane, Harmonie Seaton, Martha Worley, Mary Worley, Faith Worley, Anna Rush, Josh Worley, Naomi Smith and Joseph Worley. Great grand-children: Randi Lane, Jordan Lane, Journie Seaton, Abigail Rush and Shelby Smith. Many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Fran was preceded in death by: husband, Wilson Goolsby, parents Ellis and Anna Merrill, two brothers; Howard and Clifford Smith, sister; Eunice Motsinger, and grandchild; Jason Danner.

Special thank you to: staff at ETMC of Crockett, staff at Community Care Center of Crockett, Heart to Heart Hospice, After Care Visiting Nurses, Dr. Richard Kelly and staff.

Services for Fran will occur at 10:00am Thursday March 31, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Tom Spath, Rev. Jim Tom Ainsworth and Dr. Jeff Taylor officiating. Visitation will occur Wednesday night at Callaway-Allee Funeral Home from 6-8pm. Interment will be at Milligan Cemetery in Latexo.

CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements

Fran Goolsby age 88, departed this world in the presence of her six children and loving family and entered heaven on 3/27/2011 in Crockett, TX. Fran was born June 12, 1922 in Linton, North Dakota to Ellis and Anna Merrill. Fran lived in South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan and Corpus Christi, TX before settling in Crockett, TX in 1947.

Fran was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening and canning. She was happiest when she had a house full of family and friends to cook for. Fran had a generous heart and enjoyed sharing her talent with others.

Fran was a veteran of the US Navy serving as a pharmacists mate until she was honorably discharged on 11/11/1946. She was employed as an office nurse for Dr. A. B. Brown. A member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church, past president of First Presbyterian Church Women, the Redbud Garden Club, Latexo Extension Homemakers, Home Extension Council, the Davy Crockett Pilot Club and past member of the Texas Hospital Volunteers. Fran was a volunteer at ETMC Crockett.

Survivors include: Daughters: Judy Morgan and husband Bill of Latexo, Linda Horton of Latexo, Ann Shroyer and husband John of Crockett. Sons: John Danner and wife Sammy of Latexo, David Goolsby and wife Linda of Latexo, Mike Goolsby and wife Connie of Latexo. Grandchildren: Tim Morgan, Rebecca Shroyer, Rachel Shroyer, Melinda Goolsby, Jessica Cutshall, Jo Lane, Harmonie Seaton, Martha Worley, Mary Worley, Faith Worley, Anna Rush, Josh Worley, Naomi Smith and Joseph Worley. Great grand-children: Randi Lane, Jordan Lane, Journie Seaton, Abigail Rush and Shelby Smith. Many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Fran was preceded in death by: husband, Wilson Goolsby, parents Ellis and Anna Merrill, two brothers; Howard and Clifford Smith, sister; Eunice Motsinger, and grandchild; Jason Danner.

Special thank you to: staff at ETMC of Crockett, staff at Community Care Center of Crockett, Heart to Heart Hospice, After Care Visiting Nurses, Dr. Richard Kelly and staff.

Services for Fran will occur at 10:00am Thursday March 31, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Tom Spath, Rev. Jim Tom Ainsworth and Dr. Jeff Taylor officiating. Visitation will occur Wednesday night at Callaway-Allee Funeral Home from 6-8pm. Interment will be at Milligan Cemetery in Latexo.

CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements



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