Obituary for Frances Marie (Varner) Lewis
IN MEMORY OF: Frances Marie (Varner) Lewis
Serving Location:
CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – MURPHYSBORO
1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois
Frances Marie (Varner) Lewis, 84, Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Murphysboro, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 following a short illness.
Frances was born March 24, 1940, the daughter of Woodrow and Sadie Varner (Perrigan), who preceded her in death. Her sister, Louise Gibbs, a brother, Jack Varner, a grandson Corey Lee Mason, and son-in-law, Jonathan Mason also preceded her.
Surviving are her children, Richard & Susan Lewis of Grand Tower, Lisa (Lewis) & Don Neace of Cape Coral, Florida, James Tracy and Pamela Lewis of Murphysboro, Kelly (Lewis) Mason of Murphysboro, and John & Linda Lewis of Johnson City. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, one brother, Norman Varner of Murphysboro, 6 nieces, and ex-husband, Bobby D. Lewis of Murphysboro.
Frances was a kind, Christian woman who loved all of her children and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. She was an active member of Water’s Edge Church, Cape Coral, Florida.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Crain Funeral Home in Murphysboro with Pastor, Dr. Donald W. Neace officiating . Friends will gather from 11:00 AM until the time of service for visitation. Interment will follow the funeral service at The Mason Family Property in Murphysboro, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Frances Fund to help with the expenses of getting Frances home from Florida. Donations can be made to Kelly Mason.
Crain Funeral Home in Murphysboro is in charge of arrangements.