Name: Visitation for Frances McAlister
Start: 2026-01-11T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-01-11T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, Inc.

Mattie Frances McAlister, 92 of Mayview, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Shirkey Hospice in Richmond, Missouri. She was born Wednesday, September 13, 1933 in Shelby, North Carolina to Joseph Ledford and Veola (Panther) Ledford. She was the wife of Henry "Carol" McAlister and he preceded her in death.

She lived her entire life in North Carolina until 2020, when she moved to Missouri to be closer to her family. She was a dedicated and hardworking woman. She earned her cosmetology license and proudly worked as a hairdresser for 25 years, building lasting relationships with her clients and community. Frances also spent 10 years employed in manufacturing and 5 years working for Jackson’s Cafeteria.

Frances enjoyed the simple pleasures in life; spending time fishing and cherishing every moment with her beloved grandchildren.

Surviving are one daughter, Debbie (John) Hayward of Mayview, MO; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and close friend of the family, Cheryl Weeks.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry McAlister; one son, Charles "Chuck" McAlister; and one grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home located at 1600 Main St. Higginsville, MO 64037.

A memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM. Memorials may be made out to Shirkey Hospice.

Published by Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Jerry & Cindy Wright

March 8, 2026

Frances was one of my most favorite people, a dear friend and the best neighbor ever. Her heart never left Shelby North Carolina. We miss her so very much. She ended every phone call and letter with “don’t forget about me”. We didn’t and we never will!

Chad and Crystal (Ledford) Thornburg

January 19, 2026

Dear Debbie, I’m just seeing this obituary about sweet Francis. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always so kind. Daddy always thought a lot of your mom and Dad. Lifting you and your family up in prayer.

Becky Blanton Greene

January 11, 2026

Debbie
So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. So glad you were able to move her close to you in her final years and take care of her. We sure are lucky to have the families we have! Lots of good times growing up! Take good care!
Love
Becky

Judy Panther BOLIN

January 11, 2026

Sorry to hear of
frankie's passing. She was a sweet person and always happy.

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Daisy Ramsey

January 10, 2026

Debbie, so sorry to hear about your mother. I remember her as a very sweet lady.

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Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, Inc.

1600 Main St., Higginsville, MO 64037

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Memorial service

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, Inc.

1600 Main St., Higginsville, MO 64037

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Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby

106 Cherryville Road, Shelby, NC 28150-4208