Frances Coker Wilson died October 21, 2015, in Tyler, Texas. Affectionately known as "Mom Mom" to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she was a resident at The Heights of Tyler nursing home.


Frances was born January 19, 1926, in Newton, Mississippi to Fannie and Willie Coker. In November, 1945, she married Parks Kerr Wilson, the joyful beginning of a 60 year journey together. The couple had three children, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Frances joined the Garlandsville Methodist Church in the early 1960's and remained a faithful member throughout her life.


When her husband received orders to Germany, Frances dutifully followed. Hitching a ride with her older brother Lewis and his wife, Sadie, Frances took her two young children, Fonda (2 years of age) and Donnie (6 months of age) to New York City to board a ship bound for Germany. The trip took two weeks, during which Frances was sea sick the entire voyage. Following a 2 year tour of duty, the couple returned to the U.S. They lived in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Alabama, returning to Newton in 1962 when Parks retired after 21 years of service.


One of Frances' greatest passions in life was her love of cooking. She had several scrapbooks and notebooks filled with recipes. She was well known for her original dishes, passing her techniques and cooking secrets down to her children and grandchildren.


Frances was preceded in death by her spouse, Parks K. Wilson, her parents, and two brothers, Lewis Coker, and Hubert Coker.


She is survived by her three children: Fonda Clore (Ken), Eldorado, IL, Donnie Wilson (Andrea), North Richland Hills, TX, and Susan Claytor, Bullard, TX. Grandchildren: Kevin Clore (Sheila), Eldorado, IL, Ben Clore (Erica), Carbondale, IL, Jennifer Brown, Harrisburg, IL, Christopher Wilson (Erin), Liverpool, NY, Ryan Wilson (Jenny) Trophy Club, TX, Nathaniel Claytor (Andrea), Bossier City, LA, Noah Claytor, Pasadena, TX, Great grandchildren: Alexis Clore, Paige Clore, Addyson Clore, Gabe Brown, Sam Wilson, Avery Wilson, Parker Wilson, Cassidy Wilson and a great-granddaughter who is due in March, 2016.


Frances is also survived by her brother, Clinton Coker (Helen) and three sisters-in-law, Mary Laing, Frances Garvin, and Roberta Garrett.


Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Kevin Clore, Ben Clore, Christopher Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Nathaniel Claytor and Noah Claytor.


Services will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the Newton County Funeral Home South in Newton, Mississippi. Visitation is 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. with services beginning at 10 A.M. Burial will be in Newton Masonic Cemetery.