Frances Grant Loring

A wonderful advocate and friend has gone on to a greater glory; your wisdom and wit will both be missed!!

Dear Family Members:

Although I did not know your loved one, I could tell from reading her life's story, that she was indeed a most remarkable woman. As an african-american young woman, it means alot to me to read of her life's work and commitment to social justice. My deepest condolences to you all.

You will be missed. Thank you for always prompting us to keep up the struggle.

I live in Asheville now and am so grateful to a friend in Memphis who alerted me of the passing of this great lady. Memphis, it is too bad that you did not realize the treasure that you had in those early years of her contributory efforts.

Frances was a woman for all to emulate. She truly made this world a better place and lives on through her courage and caring. I'm proud to have known her, learned from her, worshipped with her and laughed with her as a member of her extended St. Patrick's family.

What an exceptional mind and heart this great woman had. We will so miss the times to set and listen to her great knowledge and wisdom. God indeed used this wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed.

I met Frances briefly through her work in adult education, but she left a wonderful memory. She was so kind. So thoughtful.

Thank you for introducing this great woman to me. Wish I had met her.
Blessings to her memory. She was under orders from GOD and he await her.

As a young woman attorney from Nashville years ago, I dearly loved my time with this timeless woman. So many things an obituary cannot tell! She paved a path that allows women to practice law today, but hers was not so easy. She was not accepted, despite her high Bar Exam score -- relegated to being a man's secretary instead of being allowed to be a lawyer during her first years. Despite these times, she did not become bitter; she just kept chipping away at that ceiling so that if she did...