Jane "Eloise" Fredrick

Jane "Eloise" Fredrick,  98, of Pierce City, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Aurora. She was born in Pierce City, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1927; daughter of Ralph Dudley and Eunice (Dummitt) Tate. She graduated from Pierce City High School and lived here until just a couple of years ago. She retired after working over 35 years at the shoe factory. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pierce City.
She is survived by her son, James "Jimmy" Tate Fredrick; She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Eunice Tate; aunts; uncles; and cousins.
 
Graveside services will be at Pierce City Cemetery in Pierce City, on Friday, Sept. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.