Mary Frances Bird

Mary Frances Bird, 81, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:33 P.M., Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Frances was a homemaker and a loving Christian wife and mother.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Du Quoin and Crusaders Sunday School Class.
She was born February 16, 1922 at Sunfield, IL, the daughter of Lester and Fleta (Terry) Morris.
She married Kenneth H. Bird on September 25, 1945 at Sunfield Methodist Church in Sunfield and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, one daughter - Karen Phipps and husband Ron of Du Quoin, one son - Terry Bird of Du Quoin, two grandchildren - Jennifer Phipps and Robert Phipps and wife Sarah, all of Du Quoin, three sisters - Helen Pierce, Pat Wilks and Marge Schenk, all of Du Quoin, one brother - Gene Morris of Sun City Center, FL and numerous nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother - Joe Morris and one sister in infancy - Carol Marie.
Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M., Friday, December 5, 2003 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Carl Mesiti officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the First United Methodist Church Youth or Missions.
