Mary Frances Lynch

Mary Frances Lynch, age 89 of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Frances was born in Gwinnett County to the late Clyde and Eva Louise Peeples. She retired from Winder First Baptist Church where she was the church Secretary for more than 25 years. Frances was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and served as their organist for 50 years. She loved people and loved to socialize. Frances was also a very accomplished artist and touched many lives through art. She was a very loving wife and mother.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John Robert "Buddy" Lynch and her husband of 8 years, Dr. C.B. Skelton. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Peeples. Frances is survived by her son, Keith (Jenny) Lynch of Buckhead; daughter, Robin (Bill) Sutlive of Savannah; and 4 grandchildren: Krystina, Karen, Jonathan (Jessica) and Natalia.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Hwy SE, Winder, on Saturday, June 8 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be on Sunday, June 9 at 2:00 pm in Smith Memory Chapel.