Mary Frances Moses was born in Tyler, Texas, on December 24, 1925, to Erin and Wilton Franklin. She graduated in 1943 from Longview High School as valedictorian and received her college degree from North Texas State with high honors. She worked as an administrative secretary, business teacher, a bookkeeper, and was a devoted wife and mother.
She married Morgan C. Moses in 1948 and raised two sons and a nephew. She was always industrious, a hard worker and inspired her children to achieve their dreams. She made many friends at homes in Longview, Garland, and Nacogdoches.
Mary Frances was very devoted to her Lord and Savior. She worshiped most of her life in the First United Methodist Church in Nacogdoches. She belonged to the Open Door Sunday School Class for 45 years, taught in the MYF, served on various committees, and helped in Vacation Bible Schools. Mrs. Moses was known for her Christian outreach to those in need of help and emotional support.
She also enjoyed several bridge clubs, the Dilettante Study Club, and spending time with her many friends.
She is survived by her husband, Morgan; sons Mike Moses of Dallas, Texas, and Monte Moses of Englewood, Colorado. Members of Mike’s family are his wife Debi; sons, Mitchell and Mason, their wives Laura and Whitney, and Mary Frances’ great-grandson Miles. Members of Monte’s family are his wife Kathy, and their daughter, Megan.
Survivors also include nephew Jim Eberle of Los Angeles, California, and his family Wendy, Caitlin, and Lucas; and niece Donna Hagan and husband Mike from Houston, Texas; sisters-in-law, Marquerite Sharp, Laverne Bryant, and Mary Vance; brother-in-law, Travis Sharp; niece Kay Thomas and husband Joe.
We wish to thank especially Margaret Nichols for her loving care of Mary Frances for the last ten years and other caregivers at Lexington Place.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation or First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Hospital St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Center Cemetery near Tyler, conducted by the Reverend John Bingham.
This cemetery is located off I-20, turning on Highway 155 toward Tyler, going about one mile and turning right on County Road 334. The Center Cemetery is on the left, approximately 1.25 miles down this road.
Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
