Frances Smith Obituary

Dearest Fran,

George will be now reunited with his beautiful devoted bride. You were a wonderful woman, mom, grandmother, animal caretaker and friend, deeply loved and respected by anyone who was blessed to cross paths with you. Hugs and love to your loving children Katie, George Jr. and Matt. I know how proud you were of them, and they of you. Rest well, Fran. Until we meet again.

Cindy Powell

My sister and friend will be missed every day for the rest of my life. She was a mentor to me all of my life, teaching things that only a big sister can do, how to ride a bike, make a bed, wash dishes, how to drive even though we wrecked dads truck! We raised our precious children together, took many trips together as we got older. I could go on forever but it would take a book to tell it all! We had planned to live together when we got older but God decided he needed in heaven, so now my plan is to meet up with her in heaven where there be no more sad good byes. The years are passing quickly dear sister and once again we will be together forever, no pain, no tears just peace. I love you sis

My oldest, bestest friend.....we literally grew up together, were college roommates, friends forever. Miss you like crazy, Fran. See you again soon.

I miss my dear cousin so much! She was always so thoughtful and kind. Many times out of the blue, a note card came in the mail. It would read....Just a quick note to let me know she´s thinking of me, hoping all is well with my husband and myself and all of our children. A no cause contact, just to remind me that she loved and cared for me with a bygone form of communication many from this generation will never understand or appreciate. Getting a heartfelt greeting in the postal mail is so much more meaningful than an electronic message and Fran knew this. She was a gem in my eyes, she was wise, kind, loving and oh so entertaining. We had so many laughs and special conversations throughout the years! I will miss her until we meet again on God´s celestial shore!

I was so blessed that you took me under your wings when I was a freshman in high school. I looked up to you so very much. You were a very bright light in my life Fran. I miss you so much but I know I will see you again some day in Heaven! I love you!

My condolences to her Family, will miss you my sweet long time Friend and next Door Neighbor in Ulysses R.I.P Fran.

My sincere condolences to Frans family and friends. She lived on the opposite corner of the block, on Main Street, in Ulysses, KS, when we were younger. Fran was a couple years older than me but she always visited with me whenever we were together. Our folks, her folks and the Kibbe´s were all good friends so they would get together often, with all us kids in tow. I was one of the 5 Cooper kids she mentioned in her first book. I´ve caught up with Fran thru Facebook and have reconnected, after all these years. I was so sad when I heard of her passing. I am amazed at all the wonderful things she has accomplished in her life. She was especially proud of all her family, as a mother and grandmother should be! The world lost a beautiful sole when she passed away. RIP Frances, you were a great friend