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Frances Owings May
1933 - 2025
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1933
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2025
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Frances May Obituary
December 14, 1933 - November 14, 2025
Columbia, South Carolina - Frances Jane Owings May, 91, of Columbia, went home to be with the Lord, November 14, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Santuc, South Carolina on December 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Luther H. Owings and Eva Garner Owings.
Frances was a graduate of Union High School where she met the love of her life. She married Kenneth M. May October 8, 1953. They travelled where the Air Force sent them until they settled in Columbia, SC. Their union lasted 67 years as a testimony of their love and devotion to one another. Her greatest pride and joy were her daughter, Susan, and her granddaughter, Bailey who she affectionately called "my heart". Frances cherished her family and faith. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Susan May Vincent (Rev. Bob Vincent) and granddaughter, Bailey Vincent, and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M May and brothers, Horace F. Owings, and Bobby Luther Owings.
The funeral service will be held 2 o'clock, Monday, November 17, 2025 at Bethel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mason Cantey officiating. Burial will follow the service at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service beginning at 1 o'clock.
Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 4600 Daniel Drive, Columbia, SC. 29206
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Sissy
November 16, 2025
Susan, Bob and Bailey, We had Mimi with us for a long time, but somehow it's never long enough when we lose a "Mom". My prayers are with you all. Love you so much, Sissy
Sherry J Beck
November 15, 2025
Susan and Family,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother. She was such a lovely person, so genuine and kind. She and your Dad were wonderful neighbors to my parents, Lois and Carl Jinks. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Sherry Jinks Beck
Portland, OR
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