Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby
Shelby, North Carolina
Sep 13, 1933 – Dec 29, 2025
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...
Read MoreFrances 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!
Jerry & Cindy Wright
March 08, 2026 | Shelby, NC | Friend
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.
Chad and Crystal (Ledford) Thornburg
January 19, 2026 | Cherryville, NC | Family
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
Becky Blanton Greene
January 11, 2026 | Gastonia, NC | Family
Sorry to hear of
frankie's passing. She was a sweet person and always happy.
Judy Panther BOLIN
January 11, 2026 | SHELBY, NC | Family
Debbie, so sorry to hear about your mother. I remember her as a very sweet lady.
Daisy Ramsey
January 10, 2026 | Shelby, NC | Friend
