Gay Frances Grant Atwood

(May 13, 1946 ~ September 7, 2007)

Frances, daughter of Charles Evert Grant and Helen Marie Hamon, married to James Robert Atwood and buried in Tuscola Cemetery, Tuscola, Taylor County, Texas.

Funeral for Frances Atwood, 61, of Paradise, was Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Central Fellowship Church in Decatur.  The Rev. Monty Tuttle officiated.  Graveside service followed at Tuscola Cemetery in Tuscola.  Atwood died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007.

Frances was born on May 13, 1946, in Abilene to Everett and Marie Grant.  She was a devoted Christian, mother, wife and 'Nanny.'  She and her husband James Atwood have been members of Centeral Fellowship Church in Decatur for nine years.

She is survived by husband of 43 years, James, of Paradise; daughter Brooke White and husband Tommy of Justin; two sons, Kevin Atwood and wife Heather of Longmont, Colo., and Mark Atwood and wife Jamie of Justin; her mother, marie Grant-Hamon; one brother, Gary Grant; nine grandchildren, Mackenzie, Tommy, Colby, Braeden, Emily, Olivia, Will, JaCoby and Madison; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers included Erik Nelson, Danny Sisco, Troy Timms, Lance Washburn, Ross Bennett and Steve Bennett.

Published Thursday, September 13, 2007

Frances Grant Wed In Church Ceremony

Gay Frances Grant became the bride of James Robert Atwood Saturday evening in Lawn Baptist Church.

The Rev. Robert Elkins, pastor of Novice Baptist Church, read double ring rites.  Price Self was organist.

The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Grant was given in marriage by her father.

Her gown of white satin had a bell skirt with soft pleats, and jacket of chantilly lace with high neckline and long sleeves.

A crown of pearls and crystals held her veil of illusion.  She carried white carnations on a white Bible.

Atwood is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Atwood of Tuscola.

Brenda Freeman of Spade was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Sharon Atwood of Tuscola, sister of the bridegroom, and Carolyn Hudson.

Jerry Yost and David Hill of Tuscola seated guests and lighted candles.  Flower girl was Janara Atwood, sister of the bridegroom.

Frank Allyn of Tuscola was best man. Groomsmen were Russell Atwood, of Tuscola, brother of the bridegroom, and Gary Grant of Houston, brother of the bride.

Bridal attendants dresses of symphony blue brocade had fited bodices and slim skirts.  They wore matching headdresses with brief tulle veils and carried long stemmed white carnations.

Reception was at the church.  The bride and bridegroom are graduates of Jim Ned High School.  After a wedding trip, they will live at 1203 Hickory in Abilene.  She is employed by Bevill Jewelry and his is employed by Citizens National Bank.

Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Texas) - Sun, Nov 8, 1964