Frances Ellen Graves born 3-31-1952

Frances left this earth to be with the Lord on March the 9 ^th 2022, she is survived by her two daughters Angela Dowdy son-in-law Scott Dowdy and Jolene Shockey son-in-law Kevin Shockey. 5 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren; Matthew Thomas, Nicholas Thomas, Byron (JR) Rogers, Haillie Parker her husband Randy Parker and Sabrina Sutherland, Dylan Dowdy, Drew Dowdy. 3 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren; MaKayla Parker, Carson Parker, Doyle (DJ) Parker, Colin Dowdy, Sky Dowdy. Her sister Paula Hall, nephews: Chris Barnard, Darin Manshack, Robert Manshack, Steven Manshack, James Manshack; nieces: Jessica Salter, Melanie Luman, Shanna Hall. And a host of other family and friends.

She is proceeded in death by her parents Joseph and Joyce Florentine, Sisters Barbara Manshack and Joan Dew, and her husband Jackie Graves.

Frances was a long-time resident of Pleasant Hill, LA. She was a wonderful friend to everyone, and knew no strangers. She helped people when she could. Many times, giving someone shelter, food and cared for many over the years. She loved her animals, windchimes and to be with family. She had an amazing green thumb for plants and flowers.  She loved the simple and slow country life that Pleasant Hill offered and although moved away a few times, she would always come back home to Pleasant Hill. Her wishes were to live out her final days at home, she lived and died in her small home town of Pleasant Hill.