Frances Vivian Towns

Celebration of Life Friday, August 28, 2020 11:00 A.M.

Memphis Memory Gardens

6444 Raleigh LaGrange Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38134 Processional Scripture Readings: Old & New Testament..........................................Pastor Andre Tabor Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 & I Thessalonians 4:13-14

Greater Adelaide Baptist Church

Prayer of Comfort...............................................................Pastor Tony Wade Divine Life Church

Solo.........................................................................................Alfred Matthew

Expressions:

Larry Mels - Lucy Neighborhood Reginald Newton - Nephew Debra Newton Davis - Niece Ronald Towns - Grandson Derek Towns - Grandson

Recessional

P.S. If we failed to acknowledge anyone that has walked this journey with us, Please forgive our oversight. Just know we thank you too, and you are in our hearts as well.

~Honorary Pallbearers ~

Acknowledgements...............................................................Stephanie Towns Resolution.............................................................................Castalia Church Words of Comfort................................................Dr. Randolph Meade Walker Committal

~Acknowledgement ~

Special thanks are extended to Regional One Respiratory Center staff; doctors, nurses and Methodist Central staff, doctors, and nurses, Maxim Home health nursing staff, Judy and to all who cared for her, Castalia Baptist Church, Castalia Mother Board, Greater Adelaide Baptist Church, Agape International Spiritual Center of Beverly Hills, California, Divine Life Church, Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church (MBBC) and the MBBC usher servants; Love of her niece Betty Newton, Harriet Marble, Marlee Jo Owens. Love of Her Daughter in-laws, Shelia Towns, and Terri Towns. And her daughter in love Jessie M. Towns. And the love of family and friends.

Ronald Towns Kenny Ferguson Bobby Towns Horace Owen, Jr. Reginald Newton Robert Harrell Jeffrey Matthew Harvey Simmons Brandon Price Gregory Meadows Alfred Matthew Greg Matthew

Castalia Baptist Church

I’m Always With You

~Active Pallbearers ~

Ronald Towns, II Jamaal Owen

Bobby Towns, Jr. Nicholas Thomas Derek Towns Rashad Newton

When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do, you mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess How much you’ve given me and happiness.

I thank you for the love you have shown, But know it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me for a while, if you grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust That it is only for a while that we must part.

So treasure the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away for life goes on.

And if you need me, I will be near Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear All my love around you soft and dear And then, when you come this way alone, I will greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home”

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rances Vivian Ferguson Towns was born on May 23, 1932, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the seventh child of Mr. Jim and Mollie Ferguson, the baby of the family. She often reminded her sibling of her place, and their duties to care for her. She was truly loved and cherished. Frances was raised in Orange Mound, Tennessee, and she attended Melrose grade school up to high school.

Frances confessed and was baptized in her early years, at Beulah Baptist Church in Orange Mound. Years later moved her membership to Greater Adelaide Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Rev. Andrew Tabor were she served diligently as the President of the Pastor Aide, additional to this she served in the kitchen, fish fry, valentines gram, garage sales, and so many more activities for Greater Adelaide Baptist Church and for the love of God. Frances loved serving, giving, and supporting the pastor and his family. Very faithful participant in Sunday school, where she shared her love for God’s words and mid-week services. Also, she was on the motherboard at Greater Adelaide Baptist Church. Oh, how she loved serving for Greater Adelaide Baptist Church.

In her later years, she moved her membership to Castalia Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. Randolph Meade Walker. She quickly got busy serving there; in many ways, she was President of the Motherboard, active servant in Sunday school, and mid-week services. And how she loved the late First Lady Mrs. Dorthy Walker, she just expressed the pure joy of her love for the Castalia Baptist Church family.

Frances was married to the late Slayton Towns, Jr. This union created four lovely boys; Slayton Towns, III, Michael Towns, Ronald Towns, and Bobby Towns. The union of the marriage dissolved in later years; nevertheless, she loved her boys. She often shared how she would turn her head at church to see all her boys in church; this made her feel good. Well done.

Frances served in the restaurant industry for many years; she served in multiple capacities were she loved her co-worker and customer. She loved her work; she served as a waitress, cook, and supervisor at “Steak and Egg” restaurant. Later, Frances worked at the P&H as oe of the head cooks. She retired from the restaurant industry. With so much gratitude and how serving in the restaurant industry supported her and her family. She often shared how monetary tips supported her, and she was an avid tipper. After retirement, she served as a volunteer for many agencies, including Delta Area Agency, senior and disabled person, Delta Medical Center Hospital as a Pink Lady, and patient and family advocate. She was busy and often kept her family busy with her volunteer efforts. She believed in serving, sharing, and giving. To whom much is given, much will be required (Luke 12:48).

Frances loved her family. She loved to entertain her family, friends, and neighbors; her home was open to all. She was very creative in her celebration; she loved to celebrate all holidays, Sunday Dinner, birthday and did this so well, it looked and felt effortless. She loved people and welcome you to her home. She supported her family any way she could, encouragement, monetary support, and love. She loved sharing and telling others about her family, and with this love, she often volunteered her services to others.

Frances was preceded in death by her two eldest sons; Slayton Towns III (Gloria) and Michael Towns.

Frances leaves to reflect her memory, her sons; Ronald Towns (Shelia) and Bobby Towns (Terri), daughter-in-love, Jessie Towns, seven grandchildren; Stephanie Towns, Ronald Towns II (LaToshia), Kimberley Golden (Marteese), Gregory Meadows, Cameara Fowler (Shelby), Bobby Towns, Jr. and Derek Towns, fifteen great-grandchildren, Nicholas Thomas, Brandon Price, Ronald Towns III, Nyhla Towns, Camera Fowler, Cameran Fowler, Kaetlyn Golden, Caleb Golden, Jaiden Golden, Kerrington Golden, Brandon Glass, Asbe Glass, Chelsea Meadows, Cydnei Meadows and Cyerra Meadows, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relative and friends whom she loved dearly.