Submitted by

Ken Gates

 

 

 

 

Frances Louise (Hammer) Smith

September 10, 1921 – May 11, 2009

 

     Frances Louise Smith, age 87, of Hamilton, formerly of Marlin, entered into rest on Monday, May 11, 2009. Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Adams Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Keith Felton officiating. Graveside services and interment followed at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery. The family received friends on Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Smith was born September 10, 1921 in McClanahan to Vollie and Ora Oden Hammer. She was a lifelong resident of the Marlin, Falls County area, a member of First Baptist Church of Hamilton and retired from Houston's Restaurant after 37 years of service. She enjoyed her work, her church, fishing and hunting, but most of all, she loved her friends and family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy.

     Survivors include her son, Alfred L. Smith and his wife Tamara of Hico; brother, Cecil Hammer of Brenham; grandchildren, Denise Cook and husband Stoney, Jason Smith and Raymond (Ray) Smith; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Nathan Cook.

     Pallbearers were Fred McCollum, Boonie Whitt, David Courtney, Stoney Cook, Raymond Smith and Jason Smith.

     Memorials may be made to the American Heart association.

     Adams Funeral in Marlin was in charge of arrangements.