Mary Frances Wilson

Released from her earthly bonds, God's beautiful creation, Mary Frances Wilson was freed from the daily toils of life. Whether you knew her as Mother, Grandmother, Wilson, Sister, Aunt Frances, "Little Bit", "MF", or Mary Frances, she always answered the call by going above and beyond what she was asked to do. Once she sewed, crocheted and knitted her beautiful works on earth; now she is free from her pain and physical limitations. Her hands will now be busy with His heavenly designs.Born Mary Frances Cozby to Charles Anderson Cozby and Sarah Blanche Clepper on September 26, 1918 in the community of Brad, Texas. With the death of her mother, at the age of sixteen, she became the mother figure for her family which included two brothers and a nine month old sister. Mary Frances was still able to graduate with her class on April 26, 1935 from Brad High School at the age of seventeen.She was married to Manson Austin in 1940. At the age of 27 she became one of the many widows as a result of WWII. Later, Mary Frances married Manson's brother Willie Austin. That marriage lasted for 21 years until his death. Mary Frances married Kenneth Wilson in 1974.Mary Frances' work experience included Marsden Shoe Store, JB White Department Store and Lister's Pharmacy. Her work at Lister's Pharmacy gave her the opportunity to meet many members of the community while she delivered prescriptions. The closing of the pharmacy brought about her retirement at the age of 80.After retiring she was still looking for service to do, so her attention turned to the Mineral Wells Senior Center. Her volunteer work there continued until the time of her death.Mary Frances and her family were long time members of the Central United Methodist Church. Some of her activites included the W.S.G., the choir, pre-school Sunday School teacher, and numerous committee positions.Mary Frances was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband's Manson Austin, Willie Austin, and Kenneth Wilson; her brothers Charles Cozby and Cal Cozby; and her beloved granddaughter Mary Beth Hopkins Reddell.She is survived by her daughter Patricia Hopkins, son-in-law Joe Hopkins, grandson David Hopkins, great-grandsons Josh and Ryan Hopkins, and great-granddaughter Jaclyn Hopkins, all of Midland, Texas. She is also survived by a grandson-in-law Warren Johnston of Justin, Texas. A sister Blanche Ladd of Mineral Wells, a sister-in-law Margaret Cozby of Phoenix, Arizona. More survivors are a stepson Bob Wilson of Los Angeles, California and a step-grandson Roger Wilson. Last but certainly not least beloved Benji along with a number of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews are all among her survivors, as well as a host of friends too numerous to mention.Visitation will be Thursday evening, July 26 at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home, 302 West Hubbard Street, from 6-8 p.m. Services will be held at the Central United Methodist Church, 1007 S.W. 4th Ave, Mineral Wells, Texas. Rev. Michael Patison will officiate and Rev. Barry Holmes will assist. Pallbearers will be: David Hopkins, Josh Hopkins, Ryan Hopkins, Gary Hopkins, Warren Johnston, Donald Cozby, James Manley, and Cody McGee.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society Relay for Life.