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Frances Ione Wilson

April 13, 1940 — February 15, 2021

Frances Wilson, 80, passed into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ, on February 15, 2021, in Arlington, TX. Frances Wilson was born on April 13, 1940 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, IA, to Robert and Linnea Ruby. Frances graduated from Roswell High School in 1958. Frances married John Wilson on August 16, 1958 in Roswell, NM. The couple had two sons, Mark Alan Wilson and Gregory Adam Wilson. Frances is survived by son, Mark Wilson and his wife, Brenda of Arlington, Texas; son, Dr. Greg Wilson and his wife Tina of DeSoto, Texas . Frances is also survived by her brother, Roger Ruby and wife Beverly of Lynnwood, Washington. Her grandchildren (youngest to oldest) Daniel and Joshua Wilson both of Desoto, Texas; Anastasia R. Wilson of Dallas, Texas; Kristopher Leo Wilson and wife Erin of Robinson, Texas; Kea McGinty and husband Kirk of Bakersfield, California; and Jessica Herron and husband Nate of Poquoson, Virginia. Frances has six surviving great-grandchildren: Ember, Donathan, Killian and Sylas all of Bakersfield, California and Cody and Haleigh Herron of Poquoson, Virginia. Frances is also survived by cousins, and many nieces and nephews. Frances is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, John Baker Wilson, and her parents, Robert Dale and Linnea Aliene Ruby. Frances was a graduate of Roswell High School (Class of 1958) in Roswell, New Mexico. She was active in her church, the very place that she met John. She worked many years in the mortgage loan industry and, during this time, was active in ABWA and Toastmasters, International. After retirement, Frances continued to remain active, serving in her church and working for several childcare centers. She loved taking care of the babies and teaching children. Frances was best known for her long time Sunday School teaching and other mission work. Most recently a member of Parkview Fellowship in Arlington, Frances was very actively involved for several decades at First Baptist Church Lewisville. The service for Frances Wilson will be held at a later date. Burial: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas Memorial donations can be made in Frances's name to Compassion Ministries International. Frances sponsored numerous children over the years. At the time of her death she was sponsoring 12 children from various Central American countries. Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233
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