Frances Foley

Frances Royal Foley, 84, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Waxahachie, TX went to live with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 7, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 11, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Frances was born May 22, 1927 in Hill County, daughter of the late Samuel Davis Douglas (SD) Royal and Fannie Neola Elizabeth Royal. After graduating from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Frances fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher. She touched the lives of many children in Copperas Cove where she taught first grade for twenty-six years. She opened Foley’s Private School in 1959 and later taught at Fairview and Mae Stevens Elementary. Frances was a member of American Association of University Women, Delta Kappa Gamma, Eastern Star, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a life-long member of the Church of Christ.

Mrs. Foley was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, E.C. “Pat” Foley. She is survived by daughters Beth Zeiss and husband, Tony, of Charlotte, NC, and Carol Frost and husband, Ted, of Springfield, IL; grandchildren, Brett Zeiss, Bryan Zeiss, Elise Beels and husband, Stephen, Tricia Frost, and Layton Frost. She was blessed with great-grandchildren, Andrew, Alexandra, Colton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the charity of your choice.