Frances M. Little

Frances M. A longtime resident of Pennsylvania Ave in Pine City passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 22, 2005, in her home following a brief illness. Fran was born on October 24, 1919 in Southport, daughter of Arthur and Daisy Tillinghast Shappee. She was married to Ernest L. Little in August of 1945, and he predeceased her 10 years later following a drowning accident in Seeley Creek in October of 1955. Following her husband's death, Fran raised her children, operated her family business and took care of her home on her own and has continued to demonstrate her strong determination all these years later. She was the proprietor of the Pine City Meat Market for many years. Her many interest have included gardening, playing softball, was an accomplished rifle sharpshooter, and was well known at Dixie Lanes for her bowling ability. Her family and cherished friends were always of the greatest of importance to her. Surviving is her loving family, her four children, Dale and Susan Little, Pine City, JoAnn and Richard Packard, Gillett, PA, Beverly and David Rennie, Abington, VA, and LouAnn and Bill Howe, Pine City; seven grandchildren, Scott, Kim, Carol, Keith, Stacy, Kevin and Patricia; seven great-grandchildren, Brad, Logan, Luke, Joshua, Justin, Robbie and Stephanie; Fran's twin brother and his wife, Fred and Lois Shappee, Pine City; nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, Fran was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Jean Shappee; and a sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Roy Gustin. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, on Saturday, December 24, 2005, between the hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2 p.m., with the Reverend Horrace Stoddard officiating. Graveside services will take place at the family's convenience in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.