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Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery - Flora, Illinois
Marie French, age 90, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flora.
Marie was born January 5, 1925 in Bluford, Illinois to Elza and Jessie Holloway. She married Edwin A. French on July 10, 1942 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death January 19, 2002.
Marie worked in payroll at the Wayne City Garment Company. She was a past and very active member of Wells Chapel Baptist Church. Later, First Baptist Church in Flora became Marie’s church home where she helped with Bible School and participated in her Sunday School group. In 1975, she and Ed started making trips to Florida that she thoroughly enjoyed. Marie learned how to make baskets, making many over the years, and became well known teaching others the craft. She was a member of Clay County Hospital Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society. Marie’s lasting legacy will be that she loved her family.
Marie is survived by her daughter: Vicky (Jerry) Middleton of Flora; granddaughter: Tisha (Kent) Kitley of Flora; 2 great-grandchildren: Morgan Kitley and Colton Kitley; nephew: Kevin (Mary) Marlow of Bluford; and sister-in-law: Mary Lois (Willard) Brinkmann and their children Darryl (Jean) Brinkmann, Kent Brinkmann, and Karen Brinkmann, all of Carlyle. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister and brother-in-law: Wilma Jean and Benny Marlow, and a brother-in-law: Charles E. French of St. Louis.
A funeral service for Marie French will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to First Baptist Church or Clay County Hospital Endowment Foundation and will be received at the funeral home. To share a condolence with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Marie was such a lady with a beautiful heart and soul. I loved her and will miss her.
Hi Vicky and Family: So sorry to hear about the death of your dear Loved One and my friend of many years ago back in Illinois. May God Bless all of you at this time of your loss. My prayers and thought are with all of you. Remember all the good times you had with her over the years as the memories are so precious and I know each one of you will miss her dearly. I hope you will remember me as I have been gone almost 56 years from Illinois and I live in California now. Marilyn (Shehorn) Tarbutton
Vicky , Jerry , and family. So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She lived a full and busy life. We're sure she'll be missed by many. We will keep you and yours in our prayers for the coming days. Love and prayers!
My deepest sympathy to Vicky and the entire family for your loss.
Vickie, Steve and I want to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. When I looked at your mother's picture, I could detect that you have her smile. I pray that you will be comforted in knowing that Marie is now in a better place, and that you will feel God's amazing grace and love during this difficult time. Carry her with you as you display her gentle smile.
We are very sorry to receive the notice of the passing of your mother today. Would very much to attend the funeral but as I don't get around very well may not be able to make it. Gust got back in home from McLeansboro and it is snowing pretty hard. Don't think it is snowing up your way. Sorry Vicky and Pearl and I send our Love to you and your family. Bless you.
Vicky and Tisha, So very sorry for the loss of your sweet mother and grandmother.
Vicky and family. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. When I saw her picture I could see so much of you. She was a very pretty lady.
Sorry about your Mother. I always enjoyed your stories about her. Take care and hope to see you in April. Gordon
Vickie and family, so sorry to hear of your mother's death. I know you will miss her.
Vickie and family, I extend my deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Please know that I am thinking of you and remembering you in my prayers.
Keeping your family in out thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Vicky and Family: We are very sorry for your loss. Marie was a kind and sweet lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
As your family knows, Marie was one of my favorite ladies. So sorry for your loss. Maybe she and Jim are having a good talk about now! Love to all of your family.
Vicky,Our heartiest sympathy and condolences on passing of your Mother.We pray God to give you and your family strength to bear the Loss. Kananur Ravi
Sorry for your loss. Your Mother & Grandmother fought a doubt battle. God Bless you. Your mother was a very sweet person!
Vicki, Your mother was such a sweet and caring lady and I am glad we got to know her as neighbors. Our sympathy to you and your family. Remember all the great memories she leaves behind.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. I know that you will all miss her a lot. My sympathy to all your family.
Vickie, Jerry & Family, so sorry about your Mother, but we were aware that she was having a hard time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sorry we couldn't be there for you all, but sickness has hit our household. We know the sadness to loose your parents. God Bless
Heaven has received a beautiful angel...she was one of a kind lady. Keeping your families in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Even though I did not know her personally, my parents thought highly of your parents. I am sorry she had to go through so much before leaving this world and joining your father in Heaven. I will pray that you have comfort and peace during this difficult time. Again, our condolences for you and your family.
Vicky,Jerry, Tisha and family, Our sympathy to you for your loss. Marie was the first person to visit my Mom when I(Sandi) was born , so many years ago. Mom passed last May,I feel for you at this time. My heart felt condolences, Sandi.
Vicki and Tisha, Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Hello jerry and vicki. So sorry to hear about your mother marie. I stopped by to see them in clewiston one year on the way to boca raton at ed crackels. I had seen earl pierson and bob burgess in okeechobee. You have my sincere sympathy and friendship
Vicky, sorry for your loss.
Whenever I was at the nursing home or church she was all smiles and would say "I know you". At Christmas a group of us went to sing and she was under the dryer, she was all smiles as I bent down to wish her a Merry Christmas. Prayers
Vicki and Family...we are so sorry to learn of your loss. God bless you all as you cope with your mother's passing.
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