Frances Ruth Freeman

Frances Ruth Freeman obituary, Gilmer, TX

Frances Ruth Freeman

Upcoming Events

Nov

7

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

McWhorter Funeral Home

1074 St. Hwy 300, Gilmer, TX 75645

Send Flowers

Nov

7

Service

1:00 p.m.

McWhorter Funeral Home

1074 St. Hwy 300, Gilmer, TX 75645

Send Flowers

Only 12 hours left for delivery to next service.

Frances Freeman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McWhorter Funeral Home - Gilmer on Nov. 5, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Funeral Services for Frances Ruth Freeman, 98, of Dallas, Texas, will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, November 7, 2025, at McWhorter Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Kelsey Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 12:00 pm prior to the service.
Frances was born on February 15, 1927, in Upshur County, Texas, to Kerby Elmer and Bethany Florence Head Daily and passed from this life on November 3, 2025, in Wylie, Texas.
Frances was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-great-grandmother. She loved sharing memories of her childhood and life experiences. She was loved unconditionally and worked tirelessly to provide for her family. Family was very important to her. She will always be remembered for her sense of humor which kept everyone laughing. She loved the Lord and worshipped at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Elaine Smith, Kay Nolan, and Kim Brewer; sister, Pat Williams; and a grandchild, Kyra Ughulu.
She's preceded in death by her parents, Kerby and Bethany Daily; children, Henry Horton and Charlene Mudgett; and siblings, Deanie, Evelyn, Elvis, Cecil, Tot, Maurine, and Fay.
Please visit Frances' online registration book at www.mcwhorterfh.com to leave a memory for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Frances's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Frances Freeman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Nov

7

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

McWhorter Funeral Home

1074 St. Hwy 300, Gilmer, TX 75645

Send Flowers

Nov

7

Service

1:00 p.m.

McWhorter Funeral Home

1074 St. Hwy 300, Gilmer, TX 75645

Send Flowers

Only 12 hours left for delivery to next service.