Frances Laverne Mathews, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away June 14, 2015. Services will be at New Salem Funeral Home. Visitation is Wednesday, June 17, from 6-8pm. Funeral is Thursday, June 18 at 1:00 pm. Burial in Clark Family Cemetery.
Frances was born June 16, 1931 in Richmond, MO, to Lee and Leota (Montonya) Clark. She belonged to Atherton United Methodist Church. Frances was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of America. She was a member of the Village Cloggers and Folk dancers, and a volunteer at Burr Oak Nature Center.
Frances was preceded in death by two husbands, Henry Mullnix and Darold Mathews and a daughter, Gloria Faye Jenkins in 2006.
She is survived by a son, David Mullnix (Kim) of Independence, MO; 4 grandchildren, Kevin Jenkins (Ginger), Shauna Clark (Ray), Steven Mullnix, and Chris Mullnix, all of Independence, and several great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation and mail to Burr Oak Woods, 1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence MO 816-796-8600