Daviess County native, Frances Mae McLaughlin, 77, of Altamont died Jan. 19, 2021, with her family by her side.
Frances was born Aug. 4, 1943, in Jamesport and graduated from Tri County High School in 1961. She worked in the food service industry at places like The Junction at 6&69 before it burned, Whitt’s Dinner Bell in Gallatin, and the Viking Truck Stop in Winston.
After marrying Jerry McLaughlin in 1976, Frances became a nurse in the 1980s and worked as an in-home healthcare nurse, caring for many patients in Northwest Missouri. Frances was a lifelong KC Chiefs fan and enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, quilting, and games. She loved filling her time with family.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband; sisters Bonita Miner and Mary Katherine; brothers Richard, Howard, and Billie Jo Thomas.
Frances is survived by her daughter Anita (David) Foster, one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter, and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mount Ayr Cemetery in Altamont.
