Frances Marie Hall Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frances Marie Hall -The living legend that is Frances Marie Hall has departed from this earth. She has lived in Tennessee and Florida, but is now residing in Heaven with Jesus and her precious love, Herman "Junior" Hall. She was born March 24th, 1925 on the campus on what is now known as Rhodes College in Memphis. She left this earth on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018. She leaves behind a loving family: daughter, Patsy Hall-Phelps; son, Steven Harris Hall; and daughter, Dee Hall-Duke. She loved, and was loved by, all her family dearly--including her many grandchildren, Eric and Stacey Phelps, Adam and Caroline Duke, Josh Hall and Rachel Hall Kirk; and great-grandchildren, Ryan Parker and Hunter Phelps. She was preceded in death by her husband Junior Hall, who was exactly the kind of man that could keep up with a woman like her. Frances Hall was a beautiful and strong southern lady. Her life was a blessing to the people of Cheatham County across many generations. She touched countless people through her storied teaching career and diligent service to the Lord. She was a champion of women's rights--not through controversy or strife, but by living her life with an undeniable strength and presence. No one would dare to question any endeavor she chose, and no one was surprised when she ultimately succeeded. Frances started college in 1967--the same year her son became a freshman in college and her youngest daughter began first grade. She was 42 years old, and at the time, many women her age did not even know how to drive a car (Frances could drive anything with wheels). She received a B.S. in Education, and a Master's Degree with honors. She then continued her studies in Reading Disabilities and Creative Writing. Her career as an educator lasted for forty-one years. During that time, she shaped many young lives, made many friends, and set a positive example for the future generations of her growing southern city. She was also a lifelong Christian. She played piano at her church every Sunday for more than 50 years, and lived every day of her life as a beacon of Christian love. After church every Sunday she prepared a meal fit for a king. Her home and heart were open to anyone who wanted a delicious meal, warm conversation, and sweet laughter. To the end of her life, she always kept a Bible at her side, highlighted and bookmarked for reading. Frances Hall was the strongest woman in my life. She was among the strongest people in my life, without a doubt. She was a wife, a mother, and a teacher--and in all of these things, she excelled. And though she is with God now, we will never forget the impression that she left on all of our lives. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 1pm in the Chapel of Cheatham County Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Liberty Cemetery in Charlotte, Tennessee. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening, October 12th from 3pm to 8pm and on Saturday from 11am until service hour of 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frances’ memory may be made to the American Heart Association c/o Cheatham County Funeral Home 615-792-2552 cheathamcountyfh@gmail.com

Frances Marie Hall

March 24, 1925 - October 3, 2018