Published Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Frances Elizabeth Patrick, 61, left this Earth that we know to join her eternal Father in heaven Sunday, March 24, 2013. Frances was surrounded by her children and siblings as she took her last breath, feeling the love of them all. She was able to move toward a life of peace, knowing she had done all she could for those she leaves behind.

Friends will be received from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 29, at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Columbia, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. with Pastor William E. Linzie Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Columbia Cemetery.

Frances was born April 23, 1951, to the late James Ennis and Margaret Price (Johnson) Patrick. Frances was employed at CenturyLink Telephone Co. for 38 years. She went to work each day with a purpose and a smile. She also worked at Nanny's Neighborhood Childcare Center since the day the doors opened on Nov. 1, 2004. She truly enjoyed the love of all the children she took care of during her time spent at Nanny's. Frances' absence will be a void that will be felt by the many families she cared for at Nanny's

Frances is mourned by her four children, Alex Carthron Jr., Marcus D. Carthron (Remonica), Travis A. Carthron (Shelanda) and Katina M. Carthron, all of Columbia; eight siblings, Mabel Mitchell, Donald Patrick, Helen Patrick, Howard Dean Patrick (Patricia), Ralph Patrick, Diane Patrick (Jimmy) and Rita Smith (Homer), all of Columbia, and Larry Patrick (Theresa) of Widefield, Colo.; three uncles, Charles Patrick (Carrie) of Kansas City, Milton Fred Patrick (Norma) of Columbia and Floyd Patrick (Jennie) of Fayette; one aunt, Barbara Hester of Boonville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Frances was blessed with 20 grandchildren: Natasha Williams, NeKeisha Williams, Keondre Carthron, Darian Carthron, Marquesha Carthron, Shaelice Baskett, Savannah Smith, Keona Smith, Nicole Baskett, Jessica Carthron, Chance Scott, Xzavion Carthron, Marcus Carthron Jr., Travis Carthron, Vincent Altimari, DaMarcus Carthron, Hailey Brammer, Diamonique Washington, Kimiyante Carthron and DaKari Carthron.

Frances was preceded in death by two brothers, James Roger Patrick and Terry Lane Patrick; one sister, Alice Lee Patrick; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Mitchell and Kenny Boy Williams; and one sister-in-law, Robyn Charmayne McCollum.

Arrangements are under the direction of Millard Family Funeral Home, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573) 442-7112; www.millardfamilychapels.com.