"My wife Faith and I are sorry for your loss. Regardless of what transpired in the past, I know that Aunt Mary Frances was a good person and the world is a better place because of her. To Joe, Anne, Betty and Diane, please accept our most sincere condolences."
In loving memory of
Mary Frances Padgett
March 12, 1922 - October 2, 2010
Mary Frances Padgett age 88, of Washington, departed to join her faithful Father and Lord ay 8:00 PM on Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes with her daughter Diane McKinley and her sister, Betty Potts by her side. Mary was born on March 12, 1922 in Daviess County to Pauline G. (Wonder) and Bernard A. Padgett. She was educated in St. Simon Schools. She went to work in 1937 with the WPA, to Reliance Manufacturing in 1942 supporting the war effort by sewing parachutes until 1946, when Uniroyal Rubber Company began operation in Washington. She spent 31 years with Uniroyal Rubber until retired in 1977. Mary Frances gave much more to the world then she took. She enjoyed cooking and sewing for her family, reminiscing old family stories, and always supporting the younger generations. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. In addition to her daughter, Diane McKinley of Washington; Mary Frances was especially loved by her sister. Betty Potts of Washington, Betty's children Anna P. Potts of Evansville; and Joseph A. Potts and his wife Angela of Newburgh, and their children Jordan (10) Joseph R. (10) and Ashley (6); Also surviving are a brother Bernard J. Padgett of Indianapolis and three other nieces and three other nephews. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father James Koressel as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday with a wake service at 3:30 PM at Ed Lee Mortuary. Condolences sent online at www.edleemortuary .com
Tributes
"A kind lady indeed. I did lawn work for Mary Frances and Dianne (and, Betty too) for a number of years. She was always such a nice person. She enjoyed talking about the past and how things were so much better back then. Her daughter Diane was Mary Frances' life. They shared an incredible bond that you rarely see these days. She lived a full, satisfying life. Now, she rests. To her entire family - You all have my sincerest condolences on her passing. Rick"
"Mary Frances is my Aunt. She is nothing less than a Hero to me. She had many obstacles in her life, but believed in the Lord and perservered till the end. After about a 3-month hospital stay, she was determined to improve enough to go home with Diane and Mom. She achieved it, and they were able to spend two weeks together. She clipped coupons, helped with daily tasks, and went to a few stores. She lived each day as if it were her last, and each day as if she would live forever. She is the most courageous person I have ever known. I couldn't be more proud to have been her nephew. She always treated me as a son. May you rest in eternity until we meet again Dearest Aunt France. I Love you. Love Forever, Joe"