of Harrison, AR
March 27, 1931 - September 10, 2021
Frances S. Langston, age 90, died Friday, September 10, 2021, at Hillcrest Home in Harrison. Frankie was born on March 27, 1931, in DeWitt Arkansas, the daughter of Walter and Katie (Adams) Simpson
Frankie was born after the depression in the country near DeWitt where her parents were both from and attended a small country school. The family moved "into town" when she was at the age of 5, and then she graduated from DeWitt High School. After high school, she attended Baptist Hospital Nursing School in Little Rock where she particularly enjoyed working with premature babies. After graduation, she was hired as the head nurse in the premature nursery. During this time she was fixed up on a blind date with Bob Langston who was a freshman at UAMS. Per Frankie, "not love at first sight" but they shared much in common and were married a year later in the chapel at Immanuel Baptist Church.
After Dr. Bob finished at UAMS, he interned at Baptist Hospital and she retired to devote her time to start a family. After an extended internship, Dr. Bob enlisted in the Army and after basic training, he was sent to Fort Chaffee in Fort Smith. Dr. Bob had spent some summers with his parents vacationing at Pruitt so when his military service was finished they loaded up and headed for the Ozarks where they began life as a Family Doctors' family. She enjoyed being a member of the Hoe 'n Hope Garden Club and PEO. As a member of First Baptist Church, she enjoyed singing in the choir.
Frankie was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Langston; her parents; and her brother, Stanley, and his wife Joyce Simpson.
Frankie is survived by her three sons, Bill (Pat) Langston, Dr. Jim Langston, and Dr. Tom (Cindy) Langston, all of Harrison; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Rebekah, Maggie, Jacob, and Jillian; two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and other family and friends in Boone County.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the Hoe and Hope Garden Club, 2 Liberty Cove, Harrison, AR 72601.
Visitation was Wednesday, September 15, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Private burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
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24 Condolence(s)
Roberta Grimes
Thursday, September 30, 2021
She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Roberta Grimes
Velah May & family
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Velah May & family
Bob and Joann Estes and family
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Praying for you at this difficult time. Your mom was a beautiful lady. You were certainly blessed to have her. May God comfort and keep all of you.
Kelly Davis
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers to the family during this time.
Greg Yarbrough
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Bill, Jim & Tom,
Deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom.
Greg & Tish
Paula and Mike Richardson
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Thinking of you and your family during this time. She was a special lady, mom, and grandmotherâ¤ï¸ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Narmc 1st floor tower
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Dr. Jim Langston and family
Prayers from Sonya, Terry, Melissa and all of 1st floor tower.
Our condolences
Dean Simmons
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
you will be missed
Marquetta Hinson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Dr. Tom , so sorry to read about your mom passing away. I will pray for your family. God Bless
Norma and Jack Newman
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Your Mama taught me all about little babies. She was a senior nurse and I was a freshman. Quite a gal your Mom. She and your dad were the perfect pair. I'm sure she is missed already. Love and hugs to each of you. Norma
Pat Holt
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Bill, Jim and Tom
Heartfelt sorrow and condolences from the Bell family to yours.
Melissa Lowery
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Dr. Jim Langston , I’m so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family. May God give u peace and comfort know ur mom is in the arms of the Lord now.
God bless,
Melissa Neeley
Naomi Wyatt
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Praying for all of your family during this time. My thoughts are with you.
Mark and Debbie Martin and Family
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Love and prayers to all of you that God may fill a grieving heart with comfort!!
Kim Covan
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Thought a lot of your mom through the many years of knowing your family. Hugs and prayers from The Waters Family.
Dr. Steve and Tammy Montgomery
Monday, September 13, 2021
Dr. Jacob Langston,
We are so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. We will keep you and Lauren and the rest of your family in our prayers.
Bonnie Farmer
Monday, September 13, 2021
Praying for your family
Karen Hill and Mark Garner
Monday, September 13, 2021
Dr. Jim Langston, Mark and I are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our condolences go out to you and your family.
Rena Thompson
Monday, September 13, 2021
So sorry to hear about your loss , she sounded like a wonderful women. Sending hugs.
Julie Rosado
Monday, September 13, 2021
Jim,
So sorry to hear that your mom passed today. Many prayers to you, Jacob and Jillian!
Julie
Jackie Speak
Monday, September 13, 2021
Love and Prayers to the family of Ms. Langstonâ¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Keith and Cleta Williams
Monday, September 13, 2021
We are so sorry to hear this! Praying for all the family.
Keith and Cleta
Karen Helms
Monday, September 13, 2021
Dr. Jim Langston,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family. God Bless!!
Sheila Holt & Jerry Howland
Monday, September 13, 2021
Thoughts and prayers