Frances died Sunday, July 13, 2014 in Muleshoe. She was born August 3, 1911 in Lockney, Texas to Thomas Gaither and Glenn Estelle (Shuman) Gaddy. She married Frank Lewis (Cass) Stegall in Silverton, Texas on October 28, 1927.

Background:
Frances moved from McAdoo, Texas to Bailey County in 1922. She began writing at the age of 90, and published 9 books. She was a member of the Muleshoe Art Association and the First United Methodist Church of Muleshoe. Frances was devoted to caring for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cass in 1990, her parents, and a daughter, Lavon Stegall in 1983.


Survivors:
Survivors include, one son, Frank Louis Stegall II and his wife, Sharon of Stegall, Texas; two grandsons, Brad Stegall and his wife, Shelli of Hico, Texas and Brett Stegall of Dumas, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Cassie Stegall and Colton Stegall of Hico, Texas and Lauryl Stegall of Dumas, Texas; and one niece, Madalyn Albus and family.


Memorials:
Donations can be sent to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 505, Muleshoe, Texas, 79347 and Bailey County Meals on Wheels, 300 S 1st Street, Muleshoe, Texas, 79347. Online condolences may be made at www.ellisfuneralhomes.com.