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.