Frances Roberta Gaynor

Frances Roberta Gaynor, 98, of Ash Grove passed away, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. She was born Aug. 17, 1922, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. to Preston and Fannie Thomas. On May 8, 1943 Roberta and French Howard Gaynor were united in marriage and shared over 42 years together before French’s passing in 1985.
Gaynor was a loving wife and mother. She kept a garden and enjoyed raising her three boys. After the children were grown, Gaynor went to work in housekeeping at Cox Hospital and retired from there.   
Gaynor is survived by her two sons, Freddie Gaynor and wife Rosa, Preston Gaynor and wife Gail; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; other family and many friends.
Gaynor is preceded in death by her husband French Gaynor; son, Randall Gaynor; and sister, Serena.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1115 N. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802, with burial following in Ash Grove Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at Wilson Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove.   
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Diabetes Association and may be left at the funeral home.