Mary Frances had a full life and was surrounded by a loving family. She was a very giving and nurturing person. Mary Frances worked at Sears for 14 years. In retirement, she enjoyed working in her very large yard, growing beautiful flowers, pulling weeds and picking up sticks. She also enjoyed feeding the wild birds and other wild critters that found their way into her yard including numerous feral cats.
As a child she and her siblings were raised in Boles Home and Mary Frances continued to support Boles Home throughout her life. In addition to raising her own children and grandchildren, Mary Frances opened her home to many foster children providing them a loving stable home environment.
Mary Frances is survived by:
· Four Children (Linda Jo, Cathy Ann, Verna Ellen and Billie June)
· Five Grandchildren (Tammy, John , Denise, Joseph and Caroline)
· Fifteen Great Grandchildren (Josh, Jonathan, Nicole, Kendall, Kilee, Brittany, Alexis, Kayla, Tyler, Antavia, Arionna, Anthony Jr., Bailey, Braylon and Cayson)
· Two Siblings (a younger brother, Kenneth and younger sister, Bertha)
Mary Frances survived the passing of:
· Her husband, Vernon, of 55 years,
· Son, Jim and son-in-laws Don and Gerald,
· Grandsons, David Gene (Hot Rod) and Wade Kendall
· Sisters Ellen and Mildred,
· Brother Tommie
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In lieu of flowers the family kindly request that you send a donation to help the children in Boles Home in memory of Mary Frances Grimes Stokes.
Boles Home is where Mary Frances and her siblings were raised after their mother passed during child birth. Mary Frances and her siblings have continued to support Boles Home throughout their lives and in her death she would encourage all to help those less fortunate, especially children.
Donations can be sent to the following:
Arms of Hope
21300 State Highway 16 North
Medina, TX 78055
Phone: (830) 522-2200
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