Frances Lee Busby, known as "Memaw", was born in Allen, Texas on July 13, 1938 and went to be with her Lord on February 28, 2013, at the age of 74. Frances was born into the loving home of Reverend H. H. "Nig" Peters and Pearl Haynes of McKinney, Texas. Frances attended McKinney High School until she married at the age of 17 and quickly began raising the seven children, blessed to have her as their mother. In 1971, she began working for Home Interiors and Gifts in McKinney, Texas, retiring in 1999.
Memaw spent her time with her family that she loved so much. Frances never met a stranger, and was loved by everyone that knew her. She is the example of living a happy life by loving those around her and caring for other's needs, especially with her wit and sense of humor. She welcomed friends and family into her home, and looked forward to each new day with a hopeful heart. She will be greatly missed.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Scott Busby, her mother, Pearl Haynes; father, Reverend H.H. "Nig" Peters. Frances is survived by her brother Harvey William Peters wife Faye, daughters, Rosa Melton, Martha Ann Grier, and Debra Powell husband Scott; sons James Crow wife Patricia, Danny Busby wife Donna, Rodney Busby wife Millie, and Mark Busby wife Tina; 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandkids, 2 nieces, and 2 great nephews.
Family Visitation will be held at Charles W Smith & Sons Funeral Home at 601 S. Tennessee in McKinney, Texas from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Sunday night March 3, 2013. Funeral services will be held at the Charles W Smith & Sons Funeral Home at 1:00pm, Monday afternoon March 4, 2013. Burial will be at Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Texas immediately afterward.