Frankie Nell Forman

Frankie Nell McDougal Barefoot Forman, born September 8, 1933, went to meet the Lord on

January 23, 2023, at the age of 89, at her home in Valley Spring, TX.

She was the 10 th child of 11, born to William H. and Florence O. (Weddel) McDougal in Crane,

Texas.

Nell attended school in Crane, TX, where she met and married W. R. Barefoot on September 25,

1951. W. R. preceded her in death on July 30, 1992. On May 3, 2002, Nell married Charles

Forman.

Nell raised her family and later returned to school to get her cosmetology license, serving her

patrons of Johnson, KS for 30 years. She later worked in ladies boutiques in Ulysses, KS and

Llano, TX for about 10 years, sharing her love of clothes and accessories.

Nell's faith in God impacted every aspect of her daily life. She was a member of the Cherokee

Baptist Church, participating in various Bible study groups in many locations over the years. She

is remembered as a prayer warrior for her family and friends!

Nell possessed a very deep and unconditional love for her family and treasured time spent

together. She enjoyed good gospel music, arranging flowers, providing food and hospitality.

Nell had a wonderful way of making everyone feel welcome and special. She worked hard to

make a good life for her family.

Nell followed God's leading to author "Soar As An Eagle With God's Help", which was published

in 2019. She also wrote the lyrics for "Face to Face ", a song God laid on her heart.

Other family that preceded Nell in death are daughter Darnell, son Ruffen; brothers Ace, T.W.,

Fred, Ruffen, Roland & Noland; sisters Minnie Dee, Flora, and Imogine.

Survivors include husband Chuck Forman, Valley Spring; daughter Debi (Lynn) Scott, Spicewood,

TX; grandsons Matthew (Jenny) of Buena Vista, CO and Chantry (Shana) of Johnson, KS; great

grandchildren Cole, Connor, Adyson, Avery and Logan; sister Florence Thurston of Castle Pines,

CO and sisters-in-law Lillie McDougal, Leola Hamrick and Pat Barefoot; plus many nieces and

nephews.

Nell's step-family includes Lerral Styler (deceased), Livvi Ericson, Elisha McEldery, Lacee

Buckoskey; grandchildren Max, Oakley, Carlie, Madelyn, Sinnian, Brenna, Owen, Bryce, Zachary

(deceased), Austin and great grandson Zachary.

Funeral will be Saturday, February 4 th at 11 am, at Cherokee Baptist Church, Cherokee, TX,

officiated by Pastor Shannon Bond and Ross Ellis. Burial will be at Stanton County Cemetery,

Johnson, KS, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Cherokee Home For Children, 13355 TX-16,

Cherokee, TX 76832