Frances Ann Smith Peters of Hondo, age 93, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021.

Born in Arp TX, Dec. 12, 1927, she was the daughter of John Reagan Smith and Eura Moore Braly Smith.  The family moved to Kerrville in her early childhood.

Frances was a "Popular Pal" and Head Drum Major of the Antlerettes drill Team at Tivy High School. She attended Texas Tech for the next three years before returning home to assist her father with his insurance business.

On Feb. 15, 1950, Frances married Russell M. Peters and spent the next 56 years as his wife. They started their lives together in a two-room ranch house with no running water. Sacrificing when necessary, they set good examples for their two children. While living in Hondo, her time was filled with being a homemaker, mother and Cub Scout leader. The family moved to Amarillo in 1967 where she volunteered with Meals On Wheels and worked in the cafeteria for a time at Bonham Jr. High. Frances and Russell returned to their ranch near Hondo to retire in 1985. They were members of New Fountain United Methodist Church.

Frances practiced the art of writing letters and always remembered birthdays, anniversaries and other important family events. She enjoyed square dancing,playing cards, and traveling in the U.S. and abroad. She was so proud of the accomplishments of her husband, children, daughter-in-law and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell M. Peters; and sister, Jeanette Cowden.

She is survived by her children, Gaye-Anne Peters, and Douglas Andrew (Mary Jo) Peters, all of Hondo; grandchildren, Julia Peters of Plainview, Jana Peters and Derek Peters, both  of Dallas, Andrew (Kendall) Peters of Houston, and Joshua (Brandi-Jo) Peters of Leland NC; great-grandchildren, Kody (Austin) Caslow, Amber Peters and Alexander Peters; and great-great-grandson, Parker Caslow.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 29, 6 to 8 p.m., at Guinn-Horger Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral service will be Friday, July 30, 10:00 a.m., at New Fountain United Methodist Church, followed by interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 1517 TX Hwy. 16, in Kerrville at 2:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to New Fountain United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.

GUINN-HORGER