Frances Taylor

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Frances Marie Taylor, age 70, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at her home.

She was born December 20, 1951 in Rogers, Arkansas the daughter of Willis H. and Nancy I. (Evans) Edmonson. On January 27, 1989 in Butterfield, Missouri she was united in marriage to Gerald “Dusty” Taylor, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2003. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one grandson, Dillon Mayes and one sister, Bernice Burnett.

Surviving are three daughters, Angela Block and her husband Nathan of Cassville, Missouri, April Mayes of Cassville, Missouri and Amanda Allen of Cassville, Missouri; one brother, Willie Edmonson and his wife Dana of Anderson, Missouri; one sister, Irene Dalton and her husband Edward of Washburn, Missouri; nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Frances graduated from Cassville High School in 1968. In 1973 she attended Draughon Business College in Springfield, Missouri where she attained an Associate Degree. She held several different jobs before owning and operating The Possum House. She enjoyed going fishing and loved all things western, especially John Wayne and horses, but her family and grandchildren were what she loved the most.

Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 31, 2021 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Brother Tony Ball will conduct the services. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until service time Friday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Frances.