Frances Marie McFay

In Loving Memory of Frances Marie McFay

August 13, 1944 – January 3, 2026

Age 81

Frances Marie McFay, age 81, of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, and Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Roswell, New Mexico.

Born on August 13, 1944, in Prague, Czech Republic, Frances was the daughter of Stanislaw and Anna Miziniak. She later made her home in Indiana and New Mexico, where she built a life rooted in love, family, and friendship. She was a proud graduate of Isaac C. Elston High School, Class of 1962.

Frances was known for her warm heart, her playful sense of humor, and her generous spirit. She loved crocheting afghans for friends and family, each one made with care and love. She also delighted in making people laugh and was famous for playing with every man's beard that came by. Her deep love for animals brought her great joy, and they were truly her companions.

Survived By

• Daughters: Su J. McFay, Chicago, Illinois,Nicole L. McFay (Chris Ransom), LaPorte, Indiana

• Grandson: Justin Christy, Springfield, Missouri

• Sister: Stella Wilmot (Don Wilmot), New Lenox, Illinois

• Several beloved nieces and nephews and their families

• Her cherished pups: Toffee and Ariel

Preceded in Death By

• Daughter: Sandra Ingram

• Father: Stanislaw Miziniak

• Mother: Anna Miziniak

• Brother: Philip Miziniak and John Miziniak

• Beloved furry companions: Arabella, Bootsy, Loki, and Lorele

Services

There will be no viewing.

A small private service will be held.

The family extends a special thank you to all friends and family, near and far. Frances loved you all so very much and carried that love with her always.

Poem

Life is but a stopping place,

A pause in what's to be,

A resting place along the road,

To sweet eternity.

We all have different journeys,

Different paths along the way,

We all were meant to learn some things,

But never meant to stay…

Our destination is a place

Far greater than we know.

For some the journey's quicker,

For some the journey's slow.

And when the journey finally ends,

We'll claim a great reward,

And find an everlasting peace,

Together with the Lord.