November 15, 2016

Linn County News

Published Nov. 16, 2016

Francies Campbell, age 88, Prescott, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at Prescott Country View. She was born near Hepler, Kan., on March 23, 1928, the daughter of John and Mary Olive Wilcox Henderson. She graduated from Pleasanton High School.

Francies married Hugh Dale Campbell on Feb. 10, 1950, at Pittsburg, Kan. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1989.

She worked as office manager at the Fort Scott Sales Company for many years with her husband. She was also a rancher who took part in the daily operations of running cattle. She was a woman who loved being outdoors, whether it was working in the yard, horseback riding or fishing. She was also a talented homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Clifford Campbell; and a sister Emery Henderson. 

Francies is survived by her daughter Cheryl Basore and husband, Ronnie; a sister Sylvia Woodall and husband, David; and nine grandchildren Sherry, Lindsay, Rene, Thomas, Kimberly, Lucas, Carlee, Cale and Cole; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial was in the Battlefield Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Prescott Country View. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.