Frances Ann Wells

Frances Ann Wells passed away on February 24, 2024, at Sunset Estates Nursing Home in Purcell, OK at the age of 91. Frances was born on November 13, 1932, west of Purcell in McClain Co. She was one of 16 children born to parents Elbert B. Burton and Ova Bell (Hook) Burton. Frances attended Washington Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1949. After graduating she married Leon Curtis Wells on June 4, in Van Buren, Arkansas. Together they raised two daughters and made their home in the Woody Chapel Community, west of Purcell. Frances worked at several odd jobs before going to work for Dr. George Long in 1971. She worked as his receptionist for 20 years. Frances was a dedicated Christian and longtime member of Iron Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed attending church and playing the piano. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ova and "E.B." Burton; her husband of 37 years, L.C. Wells; Five brothers, Elbert "E.J." Burton, Charles Burton, Verdell Burton, Terry Burton and Teddy Burton; Four sisters, Ruby Rohena Burton, Velma Pauline Burton, Orheta Lindsey and Evelyn Fannon; One grandson, Ty McAlister and one great granddaughter, Regan Rohlfing. Frances is survived by two daughters, Valinda McAlister and husband Ron of Washington, Colleen Carwile and husband Jim of Purcell. Four brothers, Gene Burton of Purcell, Curtis Burton of Purcell, Glendon Burton and wife Linda of Purcell, Keith Burton and wife Marie of Okemah; Two sisters, Patrica Evans of El Reno, Gail Trimmell and husband Bob of Purcell. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Curt Carwile of Purcell, Chad Carwile and wife Jessica of Goldsby, Guy McAlister and wife Destini of Edmond, Cale McAlister of Ft. Worth, Joy Rohlfing and husband Ryan of Owasso. Thirteen great grandchildren, Zacharie Carwile and wife Kaelyn, Blakeleigh Mashburn and husband Cade, Eliana McAlister, Ian McAlister, Liam McAlister, Rosie McAlister, Emery McAlister, Kade McAlister, Kalvin McAlister, Max McAlister, Jake McAlister, Ryder Rohlfing and Quinlee Rohlfing. Two great-great grandchildren, River Carwile and Carter Mashburn. Graveside funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Send online condolences @ www.wilsonlittle.com

Frances Ann Wells

November 13, 1932 - February 24, 2024