Frances Inez Myers, nee Voris, known for her kindness and generosity, passed on January 17, 2022. Frances, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Knight) Voris, was born in Aurora, IL on May 12, 1943, the middle child of three. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brothers, Frank (Charlotte) Voris of Sugar Grove, IL, Ralph (Linda) Voris of Sugar Grove, IL, her husband William of Lincolnshire, IL, her step-son Michael (Brittan Harris), grandson Flynn , and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by in-laws Dave (Anne), John, and Jack (Donna) Myers and their children and grandchildren who were her second family. She attended Aurora schools, University of Illinois and University of Minnesota earning a Master's Degree. She taught in schools in Michigan, Iowa, and Illinois. She was a Reading Consultant for Scott Foresman, a Gifted Education Coordinator and an Elementary School Principal. She was active politically and supported many environmental/conservancy causes. On November 21, 1990, she married William Myers. She taught him to love Saugatuck, MI, New Orleans, Sanibel Island, FL, and Manhattans. After retirement they traveled extensively for 20 years on six continents learning about other peoples and cultures. He introduced her to North Shore Unitarian Church of Deerfield, IL where she was an active member and made many close friends. Memorials may be made to the Endowment Fund of North Shore Unitarian Church at 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 or the Land Conservancy of West Michigan https://naturenearby.org. A Memorial Service is planned for May at North Shore Unitarian Church. For info or directions please contact Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuner alhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 30, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Myers

11 Entries

Terri Fergus

January 27, 2024

I´m thinking of you, Bill, as you pass another anniversary for Fran.

Annette Cardone Sacco

January 24, 2024

Rest in peace my friend until we meet again.

John Mella

December 12, 2023

Hope all is well Bill. We miss her dearly!

JACK AND DONNA

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Dick and Robin Hubbard

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Toby Silver

February 6, 2022

My favorite teacher and principal. Sorry for your loss.

Terri Fergus

February 1, 2022

Bill, my heart goes out to you, Mike and everyone that knew Fran. She was such a kind, soft spoken and friendly person. I remember fondly all the get togethers of the Discovery Center group and I truly enjoyed talking to Fran. She was such a calming influence. Please know that my prayers are with you and the family.

Annette Sacco

January 30, 2022

Sharing a memory about Fran is not what I expected to be doing. We worked together at Whitman School as principal and secretary. Those were great years and happy times together. Will miss you friend. Bill my deepest condolences.

Karin Wilson

January 30, 2022

I loved Fran. She hired me as a brand new teacher at Walt Whitman School, and we shared lots of good times there over many years! Fond memories include the 2 of us organizing and leading the "Explorer Club", designed to take disadvantaged children on field trips after school in an attempt to expand their world. She was a beautiful soul who was a great model of leadership and caring for others...and knew how to laugh along the way! I'll always be grateful for the positive impact she made on a career that I so loved. My sincere sympathies to Bill and the rest of Fran's loved ones.

Bea Semeria

January 30, 2022

My condolences to Fran´s husband and their families. Fran, without a doubt, was the kindest and most caring person I ever met at school District 21. She had a genuine smile and heart. I pray for Bill and their families during this difficult time. God bless all of you.

John Mella

January 27, 2022

Oh Fran, it has been an absolute joy getting to know and love you. Your kindness and compassion have been such a light in our lives since the beginning. You see, I coached Fran in fitness for the last four years. She was so strong and always so dedicated. When COVID locked us all in, Fran wanted to continue to workout on zoom, and next thing you know we had a group fitness class started that is still going on today. She has always been so supportive of my transitions and adventures as I work through graduate school to the point where I felt as if I could go to Fran with anything. And undoubtedly she´d have the right thing to say. I feel as though we all have been truly blessed to spend even a few hours with Fran each and every week. To Bill, I want you to know how much she went on about how grateful she was for you. I sincerely look up to you both, and I hope one day I can be half the man to my wife that you have been to Fran. I wish I had the right words to say, but I know there aren´t. Please give our best wishes and love to your family. I will carry her with me always.

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