She was born Mary Frances McKellar on November 25, 1929 in Galveston, Texas to Archie and Louise (Watson) McKellar. She was raised in Galveston and Missouri City before graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston, TX. She married August Hennessy and had 2 children - Sheryl and David. She later remarried Ted Pruett, Jack McCann and Bill Bateman.
Frances had a career in administration, and passion for socializing, dancing and traveling. She went on as many as 20 cruises around the world and was quick to pick up conversation with new friends. She was a member of Nassau Bay Baptist Church towards the end of her time in the Bay Area before moving to West Houston to be closer to her granddaughter’s family. She will be fondly remembered for her zest for life and independent spirit.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Kristina Malek, husband Calvin Malek and great grandson Declan Malek in Houston, TX; her son-in-law Mike Baldridge in Friendswood, TX and youngest sister, Barbara Trammel and her family, in Breckenridge, TX.
Frances is preceded in death by her daughter Sheryl Baldridge, son David Hennessy, sister Jean McMullen and brother Archie McKellar Jr.
Visitation will be Monday, May 10, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home, Funeral Services for Frances will begin at 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18