Elizabeth Lee “Betty” Frantz

Elizabeth Lee “Betty” Frantz, 94, of Carthage, passed away April 7, 2019, in the comfort of her home after a recent decline in health.
She was born Sept. 15, 1924, in Carthage, to the late George Earl and Alta Harriett (Ullom) Brown. She was raised in Carthage and attended Carthage Schools. In 1942, she was married to Warren Frantz and to this union three daughters were born. Frantz worked hard throughout her life. She was employed at a defense plant during WW-II in San Francisco, Calif., was a checker at IGA, payroll clerk for Steadley Company and secretary at Ozark Mental Health. She enjoyed gardening and spending time in her yard. She was a member of Carthage Church of Christ.
She is survived by: three daughters, Judy Hutchison, Vicki (Ron) Fieker and Kim (Bob) Hess and husband, all of Carthage; brother, Carroll Brown of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Doris Shaunce of Neosho; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband of 58 years; a granddaughter; two brothers; and six sisters.
Services were held April 13, 2019, at the Carthage Church of Christ. Memorials are being directed to Integrity Hospice or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of Knell Mortuary in Carthage.