Frances Maurine (Hunt) Smith

Frances M. Smith was born to Joe and Viola Hunt on Thursday, February 4, 1932, in McGehee Arkansas. She married the love of her life, Reverend Patrick Smith, on September 7, 1952. Throughout all of Frances’s and Reverend Patrick’s travels, they settled in Albuquerque in 1964, where they built their life. Frances was surrounded by friends in her home when she peacefully went to be with her Lord and savior on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Along with her husband, Reverend Patrick, Frances is proceeded in death by her parents, Joe and Viola Hunt; and her brothers, Elijah, Leon, and Joseph Hunt. Frances is survived by her daughter, Deborah Morse and her husband Michael; her grandson, Steven Michael Morse and his wife Kelli; her great-grandchildren, Carter and Caroline Morse; and many nieces and nephews. Frances is also survived by her extended family; her longtime friend (sister), Jane Retherford; her caring neighbors, Glenda and Linda Griego-Chavez and their children; Cynthia and Ralph Waddles and their children.

Special thanks to Pastor Mike Dickerson and his wife Becky for their love and support and Heritage Hospice for their compassion and care.

“Spread your wings and fly sweet angel your life has touched us all. Your wings so very delicate and your spirit conquered all. You gave us so much joy on Earth, now God reclaims his prize. Let your wings take to the skies, we will miss you dearly, but your transition is complete.”  (allgreatquotes.com author unknown)

A Celebration of Life for Frances will be held Monday, December 16, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH – Lomas. Procession to Santa Fe National Cemetery will follow at 12:45 p.m. She will be laid to rest at 2:15 p.m.