Frances Cothren, age 76, of Summertown passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. She was a native of Lawrence County, a retired cook at Crockett Elementary School, and of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart and Lillie Mae Roberts Craig, her husband Grady Cothren, and one brother, Eugene Craig.

She is survived by one daughter, Sandy Garland of Lawrenceburg; one son, Randy Cothren (Donna Jaco) of Summertown; two grandsons, Taylor Cothren and Isaiah Beckham; one granddaughter, Kylee Cothren; two step-grandsons, Justin Wright (Jessie) and Matthew Wright (Chelsea); one great-grandson, Billy Lee Cothren; one great-granddaughter on the way; four step-great-grandchildren, Willow, Ruby, Canyon, and Alder Wright; one sister, Dean Nix (Ed) of Lawrenceburg; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment were conducted at Bumpas Cemetery Saturday, February 19, 2022, with Thomas Mattox officiating.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg.