Frances Marie Thompson

Frances Marie Thompson nee Watson, age 72, died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Aug. 27, 2015 in her Pittsburg, Texas home. Frances is survived by James Olson of Pittsburg; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Marc Menkemeller; grandson, Mikhael James Menkemeller; step-granddaughter, Lauren Menkemeller of Frisco, Texas; siblings, Darlene Baird of Bullard, Texas, Thomas R. Watson of Loveland, Colo. and Durand E. Watson of Guam; nieces, Lisa Harding and Sarah Bell and nephews, Brett Baird and Philip Watson.

She is preceded in death by parents Mattie and Cecil Watson of Pittsburg and brother, Marvin Clyde Watson.

Frances was a graduate of Pittsburg High School and the University of North Texas in Denton. She lived and taught in Irving, Texas for over 25 years before retiring to Pittsburg where she was an active and dedicated member of St. William Laud Episcopal Church. Her special joy in life was her grandson Mikhael James Menkemeller and the time they enjoyed together. She was a brave lady and seldom complained about suffering from multiple myeloma for the last eight years.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 at St. William Laud Episcopal Church in Pittsburg, Texas with the Rev. Terry Matthews officiating.