Frances I. Garrett, 80, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, October 17, 2015 after a brief illness. Frances entered this life on April 22, 1935 in Sarcoxie, Missouri to the union of the late William Roy and Susan Hasselbring Letsinger. She was a 1953 graduate of Sarcoxie High School. After graduation she moved to Kansas City, Missouri and in 1954, she enlisted in the United States Air Force. Her husband also being in the Air Force, they lived in several states while being posted to various assignments. In 1964 she returned to Sarcoxie and was employed as an office secretary for Gilbert H. Wild and Son until retirement. Frances was a dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sarcoxie, where she was involved in many activities. She was very active with her school reunions, meeting with class mates monthly. She enjoyed tatting and each piece was completed with great perfection. She enjoyed reading, knitting and spending time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Gladys Sumaza. Frances is survived by her daughter, Christine Garrett of Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Rae Letsinger of Sarcoxie, two sisters, Joan Letsinger of Sarcoxie and Katheryn Carter and her husband Don of Rebublic; and one brother in law, Delbert Garrett and his wife Bessie of Allardt, Tennessee; nine nephews and nieces as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services for Frances are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sarcoxie with Wil Meyer officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Those honoring her life as pallbearers are Michael Sumaza, Steve Korff, Britt Hasselbring, Eugene Meyer, Jr., Ronnie Malven and Curtiss Lynch. The family has directed memorial contributions be made to the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and may be left at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.