Frances Idella Ayers, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Friday morning, January 12, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family. The arrangements for her farewell are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.

Born on August 16, 1932, in Tulsa to Basil Leon Frailey and Pearl (Goodman) Frailey, Frances spent her formative years in Turley. She was a member of Turley High School class of 1949. On December 27, 1949, she married Charles William Ayers in Sand Springs, and together they built a life in the Lake Station Community. Charles worked in pipelining, and the family traversed various places during their journeys.

Frances was a woman of deep community commitment, serving as one of the first board members for Sand Springs Community Services. Her passion for civic duty extended to her involvement with the Tulsa County Election Board for many years. She loved bowling and reading, and she was a dedicated member of Lake United Methodist Church throughout her entire life.

A kind and gentle soul, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 2009; her parents; her siblings: Basil Leon "Sonny" Frailey, Maxine Goodman, Christine Clarke Tom, and Jerry Frailey, and her grandson, Kenneth Charles Ledbetter.

Frances is survived by her children: Charyl Ledbetter and husband, Wayne, Dona Gail England, James Kevin Ayers, and forever son in law, Jere Don England. Her legacy lives on through her grandchildren: Kendra Richmond and husband Dusty, Robert Wayne Ledbetter and wife Amber, Kyle Ayers and wife Heather, Amber Ayers, Paden Ayers and wife Chelsea, Jacob England and Taylor, and Amanda Robbins and husband, Aaron. She is also survived by great-grandchildren: Connor Ray Richmond and wife, Stephanie, Chandler Ryan Richmond, Jaxon Wayne, Camden Wayne Ledbetter, Charles Finn Ayers, Ainsley Ayers, Kynlee Robbins, Ryker Robbins and one great-grandchild on the way, Silas James Ayers.

A funeral service to celebrate Frances Idella Ayers' life will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, at Lake United Methodist Church, with Pastor Roy Betz officiating. Frances will be laid to rest at Bear Creek and Dixie Cemetery, Cleveland. Visitation hours are from 1-8 p.m. on Monday at the Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service in Sand Springs.

Frances will be remembered as the salt of the earth, an angel who spread sweetness to everyone she encountered. Her legacy is one of kindness, generosity, and a lack of derogatory words towards others. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Lake United Methodist Church at 7750 W. 14th St., Tulsa, OK 74127.

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