Frances A. Terry, 63, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009,  losing her fight against cancer. She was born on January 29, 1946 in Houston, Texas to Alice and Bernard Murski. Fran spent time living in Louisiana, Utah, and New Mexico, but like any proud Texan, always considered the Lone Star State her home. In addition to owning and operating a stained glass business, she also held positions in retail and office administration. Frances was a loving wife and mother and devoted most of her time to raising two children and running a household. She enjoyed many pastimes during her life including tennis, golf, art, cooking and gardening.

Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Bracken and husband Luther of Beaumont; son, John Christopher Terry, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Las Vegas, Nevada; and grandchildren, Brandon Michael Bracken and Kristin Alyssa Terry.

Her parents, Alice and Bernard Murski, and her husband John C. Terry, Sr. preceded her in death.

A committal service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Broussard’s Crematorium, 5150 Stivers, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726, or to American Lung Association, 5926 Balcones, Austin, Texas 78731.