Obituary of Frances Marie Thompson

Frances Marie Thompson nee Watson, age 72, died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on August 27th in her Pittsburg, Texas home. Frances is survived by James Olson of Pittsburg, daughter and son-in-law Katherine and Marc Menkemeller, and grandson Mikhael James Menkemeller, Step-granddaughter Lauren MenKemeller of Frisco, Texas, siblings Darlene Baird of Bullard,Texas, Thomas R. Watson of Loveland, Colorado, Durand E. Watson of Guam, nieces Lisa Harding and Sarah Bell, 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 will be held, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 2PM at St.William Laud Episcopal Church in Pittsburg, Rev. Terry Matthews officiating.