Photo courtesy of James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation
Charleston, South Carolina
Aug 4, 1929 – Aug 31, 2019 (Age 90)
Frances Ashton Moore Maguire, age 90, died on August 31, 2019 in Gainesville, Georgia. Daughter of Walter Allan Moore Jr. and Rachel Beatrice Brown Moore, both of Charleston, Mrs. Maguire was born on August 4, 1929, sister of Walter Allan Moore III. She was granddaughter of Walter Allan Moore Sr. and Abigail Morrison Lofton Moore, Samuel Claudius Brown and Frances Maria Hertz Brown of Charleston.
Frances was raised in Charleston, attended Memminger School, Converse College and the College of Charleston. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Children and Daughters of the American Revolution, Tri Delta Sorority and made her debut in Charleston in 1948. She married the late Carter Patrick Maguire M.D. in 1950 and they moved to Durham, North Carolina for his residency in Plastic Surgery at Duke University. Returning to Charleston, they spent many happy years raising a large family on Legare Street. Following retirement, Frances and Carter moved to Kiawah Island where they enjoyed the final years of his life. Mrs. Maguire later moved to Gainesville, Georgia to be closer to her children in the Atlanta area and lived in Lanier Village Estates for 19 years. The family wants to express gratitude and appreciation to the fine caregivers at WillowBrooke Court of Lanier Village Estates for their devoted attention in her final years.
Predeceased by her husband, an infant son, Laurence Albert and daughter, Frances Maguire Paist.
Mrs. Maguire is survived by 5 children, Judy Tindel (Terry), Ginny Poole, Carter Maguire Jr. (Charlotte), Patricia Maguire and Kenny Maguire, 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Frances Ashton Moore Maguire will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island.
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May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cheryl Armstrong
September 16, 2019 | Spring Hill, TN | Friend
Fran and I were good friends at Ashley Hall and I spent many a night in the Maguire household and remember Dr. Maguire's pancakes for the morning crowd. I miss Fran.
The Maguires had a lovely party for me when I got engaged and I have many fond memories of the family, especially when I walk past the enormous Victorian house they lived in on Legare Street.
God Bless you all. My deepest sympathy.
Louisa Huger Pringle (Mrs. J.Price Cameron, Jr.)
Charleston
Louisa Cameron
September 15, 2019 | Charleston, SC
Mrs. Maguire was a big part of my life as a teenager. I always loved to go to her house,especially on Friday for dinner because she always had salmon. She was so elegant and a great lady. She will be missed dearly, as will all the great ones.
Wendy Wofford McDaniel
September 11, 2019 | Collettesville, NC | Friend
Aunt Fran was such a lovely person. She was always so nice to me and Susan . I have especially fond memories of Christmas on Legare Street! I remember I was shy around her because she was so beautiful and elegant. She will be missed by all who knew her.
William Maguire Jr
September 01, 2019 | Charleston, SC | Family
So sorry for your loss
Elizabeth, Clement, Anne and Peter offer our condolences
Keep the faith
Peter from Thunder Bay
Peter Jollymore
September 01, 2019 | Thunderbay, ON | Family
I was saddened to learn of Frances' passing. She was a cousin of mine, though I do not think we ever met. Her mother, Abby Lofton Moore was the sister of my grandmother, Isabel Lofton Hills. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Jean Townsend
September 01, 2019 | Johns Island, SC
To lose a parent is a significant loss. I try to imagine all the changes a 90-year-old would have seen, and the personal stories they had to share. I've heard some of the stories from Dad -- Dr. Clement Kent -- who remembers Frances with affection. As children, they were not just cousins, but friends.
May God open His loving arms and embrace Frances's soul. And I pray Frances will be waiting to guide Clement into the hereafter. To Judy, Carter and all the family, may God carry you...
Annie Kent Jollymore
August 31, 2019 | Thunder Bay, ON | Family
To my "Carter Maguire" cousins, Please accept my sympathy on Aunt Fran's passing this morning. She was a beautiful and fine lady who raised such nice daughters and sons. My mother sends her sympathy also. Sincerely, Susan Maguire
Susan Maguire
August 31, 2019 | Charleston, SC | Family
