January 30, 1934 - December 22, 2021
Frances Wright Montgomery, 87, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Craighead Nursing Center. She was born in McClellan, Arkansas on January 30, 1934, to James and Hazel Hartzog. Frances was a member of the Eastern Star, and Prospect Baptist Church. She had done clerical work and enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, traveling and volunteering.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Howard Wright, Jay Payne and Charles Montgomery; son, Jimmy Wright; daughter, Elizabeth Carol '' Sissy'' Wright; and sister, Charlotte Hartzog.
Frances is survived by her daughter, Pat Hester of Jonesboro; grandson, Jarod (Alison) Wright of Bryant, AR; granddaughters, Amanda (Jeremy) Escue of Pocahontas, AR, Jennifer (Jason) Colburn of Jonesboro, AR, Laura (Jared) Bassham of Paragould, AR, Emily (Michael) Gray of Nashville, TN, Ellen (Dustin) Hundley of Jonesboro, AR; 10 ggreat-grandchildren; sister, Betty Brill of Des Arc, AR; and daughter-in-law, Mary Wright of Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401. Visitation will precede the service from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Nettleton Cemetery.
Those chosen to serve as pallbearers will be Jarod Wright, Jeremy Escue, Jared Bassham, Jason Colburn, Michael Gray, and Dustin Hundley.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude (www.stjude.org).
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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9 Condolence(s)
deLise Markel
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Dearest Aunt Frances:
I'm so upset that I couldn't be at your send off but, I was sick and didn't want to make anyone else sick, too.
I'm ever so grateful for the memories we have of gatherings, anniversaries, birthdays and just you and me~my penpal for several years. Your wit was quick, your tongue sharp, your heart belonged to Jesus and we, all of us who thoroughly loved you, got to share that loving heart; not long enoughâ£
Be at peace, enjoy all the family there in heaven with you. Tell them I look forward to our heavenly reunion in God's time.
I love you.
Sharon Couch
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Pat I am so sorry I can’t make the funeral today. Francis was loved and very special to all my family. She definitely will be missed. Sending my love to you, the girls and all the family. Love, hugs and prayers. Sharon Couch
Kimberly Boyer
Sunday, December 26, 2021
This old world will never be the same without you here. I'm glad you're with Grandma and Grandpa. I'll miss all the stories you and Mama used to tell. Love you, pretty lady.
Lynn Tubbs
Saturday, December 25, 2021
Praying for you and your family at this time of loss of your mother.
Amy Barber
Thursday, December 23, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. God bless you and keep you in your time of loss.
Tommy and Sandy Hester
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Love to all the family, we are very saddened by Ms. Francis’s passing. I am sorry that I cannot be there but Tommy and Bob will be there. God bless you guys with only loving memories of happy times.
Patty & Larry Burcham
Thursday, December 23, 2021
So many great memories of our family and your family at the river at mini island, Cotton Plant and after church services eating meals, with the “Famous Dirty Ice Cream†. Thank you for the memories beautiful lady. Go rest in love.
Vickie Davis
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Pat, I’m so sorry to hear about Mrs Francis. I’m praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. 💙ðŸ™ðŸ»
Kurt Hartzog , Julia Hartzog
Thursday, December 23, 2021
We have not seen each other for so many years but we all have very fond memories of Frances and all of her family. So many planned trips over the years that never happened for some reason or another. Life surely threw her many challenges both good and bad, but she took them all in stride like the lady she was. She and my mom were quite fond of each other and now they can visit at length and catch up. Rest in Peace Dear Lady. Our sincere condolences to all her family. Hugs from all of us. Kurt , Julie & Family.