Frances Smith

Frances Lynn Smith, 83, of Kerrville, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 1, 2020. She was born December 18, 1936 in Medina to Len A. Whitehead and Leah A. (Coulter) Whitehead. \r\n\r\nShe attended school in Center Point and graduated in 1954. \r\n\r\nOn June 17, 1954, she married Douglas Warren Smith. \r\n\r\nFran worked as an office manager for several doctors and as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed working with stained glass, crafting, and was a talented painter. She was active in the March of Dimes.\r\n\r\nShe was preceded in death by her parents, Len A. and Leah A. Whitehead.\r\n\r\nSurvivors include husband, Douglas Smith; son, Guy Smith; daughter, Jody Vanicek and husband, Glenn; and dachshund, Heidi.\r\n\r\nFran will be lying instate all day Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville.\r\n\r\nPrivate graveside services will be held at a later date.\r\n\r\nHonorary pallbearers will be Gary Wooton, Dennis Brown, Craig Jackson, Ben Lucas, Dave Cluiss, Jerry Bryla, Ed Lieken, and Ralph Langley.\r\n\r\nMemorials may be made to the Diamond Dachshund Rescue or to the American Cancer Society.\r\n\r\nThe family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Singh and the nurses and staff at Texas Oncology, as well as the wonderful nurses at Peterson Hospice.