Frances Mayer

Emma Frances Mayer age 95 years 10 months and 13 days. She passed away on April 29,2022 in Purcell, OK. Frances was born on June 6, 1926 in Stratford, OK to Jesse Stephenson Jones and Mary Ann (Chambers). She was raised on their home place one mile south from town, and attended Stratford school. She was then selected as one of two students to receive federally funded technical training, in Shawnee, to prepare workers for the war effort. After completion of the program, she worked at Tinker Field. Frances's job was to weld seats on bombers. Frances married Oscar Lee Mayer when he returned from the Navy during WWII. They were married July 16, 1945 in Shawnee. The couple moved to Rosedale in 1947. Then they moved to Wayne while their three children attended school. In 1981 they returned to Rosedale. Frances was a lifelong, faithful member of the Church of Christ. She loved being active in her community. She was a patriotic person, and a member of the Democratic Party. Frances was a home maker and business partner with Lee. She worked for the McClain County Election Board, Rosedale Precinct, for 19 years as an Inspector. Frances was a talented oil painter. She was gifted at cooking, gardening, quilting, stitchery, and animal training. Frances was a gentle, beautiful lady, and a warm, wonderful, person. She was a genuine source of love, encouragement, and peace to all those whose lives she touched. She is preceded in death by her Parents Jesse and Mary Ann Jones, her husband Lee, and her siblings Jesse "Sam" Jones, Henry Jones, and Betty Bell. Frances is survived by her children, Charlotte Harrison, and husband Maxwell of Muskogee, Stephen Mayer and wife Tammy of Byars, and Stanley Mayer of Vermont. Grandkids Lyle Jason Shroyer and husband Peter Noll of Jackson, Tennessee, Paul Taylor Mayer and wife Mandi of Purcell, and Julie Herzig and husband Brett of San Jose, California. Great grandchildren, Laramy Taylor, Avery, Natalie, Sadie, Parker, Luke, and Andrew. A graveside memorial is scheduled for 2 o'clock Tuesday May 10th, 2022 at the Rosedale Cemetery. Send online condolences at www.wilsonlittle.com. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to one of Frances's favorite charities, Tiptons Children's Home or Disabled American Veterans. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to her caregivers. Her final years were brightened by her loving friends and the staff at Westbrook Gardens and Sunset Estates.

Frances Mayer

June 6, 1926 - April 29, 2022