Frances Nix-Morris, aka Miss Fran, Mom, Grammy, was born on March 16, 1942 in a one room farm house in Stratford, OK. Fittingly, she passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2014 at her home. Frances was a free spirit like no other. She is survived by her husband of almost 35 years, Jean Morris, her son Robert Harrison, her daughter Julie Wilson, her stepdaughter Dawn Hippensteel, her brothers Richard and Don Nix, her grandchildren Amber, Kimball, Elizabeth, Steffen, Andi, Cody, Justin and Tyler her five angels. She is also survived by multiple other family members. She was the daughter of Joseph and Lenora Nix. She graduated from Northeast High school in 1960. She completed her college career at East Central University with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work on May 4, 1991.
In her younger and older life she had quite the unique job history, which made for wonderful stories and memories. In the early 60's while her first husband wrestled alligators and did a snake show with Bob Jennings at Frontier City, she took tickets. In the 70's she rebuilt car parts at Fred Jones Manufacturing in downtown Oklahoma City. She also was a receptionist at a mental health agency in Lawton, OK. In her later life, she dispatched garbage trucks and was found to be grace under pressure. What do you do when the back of the garbage truck has fallen off or is on fire? She knew just what to do. She second life began when she married her current husband, Jean Morris, on October 5, 1979. She cared lovingly for her new household that went from 2 teenagers to 5 teenagers. Fran was also up for any challenge. Around the time when the kids were grown and out of the house, she went back to school to complete her associate degree and then fulfilled a lifelong dream of receiving her BSW, Bachelors of Social Work. She did have a few jobs that she used her degree including working in a nursing home, and working with the developmentally disabled. She was a social worker to her core, and gave so much to her community.
She was active for several years with RSES (Refrigeration Services Engineering Society) and ladies auxiliary; including holding several offices, with her proudest moment being elected as President. She also received two awards from the International RSESA. The Award in 2004 & 2006 "To Make Life Worthwhile" for outstanding service. As her health declined we were unable to get out much, but she did do special gifts and treats to be put in Mobile Meals sponsored by her church.
She will be missed by all of the lives she touched.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 24, 2014 from 8am-8pm at the Bill Merritt Funeral Home, 6201 NW 39th Expressway in Bethany, OK. The Funeral Service will be 11am Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 13112 N. Rockwell Ave. OKC, OK 73142. Interment will be at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery 7801 NW Expressway, OKC, OK.
Arrangements under the direction of Bill Merritt Funeral Service, Bethany, OK.
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