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Frances Lee Douglas

Sunrise January 9, 1924    Sunset May 23, 2010

Frances DouglasObituary

Frances Lee Douglas, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, in her home. She was born in Hannibal, Missouri on January 9, 1924, to the late William R. Harrington and Essie Dant Harrington. Following the death of her biological Mother, she was blessed with a great Step-Mother, the late Mollie B. Harrington, who raised her from age 6. She graduated from Douglass School in Hannibal and Lincoln University with a B.S. Degree in Education.

 

In 1946, she moved to Springfield, Missouri to teach at Lincoln School. In 1950, she married W.B. Douglas. To this union 3 children were born, Sue, Judy, and Steven. Later, she worked in Customer Service at City Utilities until her retirement in 1987. Frances was a member of Benton Avenue A.M.E. Church, serving as treasurer for over 30 years.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, brothers, a sister (Iola), and a daughter (Sue).

 

Survivors include a daughter, Judy of Springfield, a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Carmen of St. Peters, Missouri; 4 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 1 great grandson, 1 niece, 3 nephews, several cousins

and a host of friends.