Frances T. Speights, was born February 12, 1930 in St. Vincent, AR a daughter to Herman Zimmerman and Anne Hamling Zimmerman.  Frances passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at the age of 91.

Mrs. Speights was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for well over 70 years where she also served on the alter society for several years.  If anyone needed a hand one thing you could say she was always there willing to help.  She was a comforter by nature, and never met a stranger.  Mrs. Speights was always eager to make and hand out some of her homemade bread that she made almost every day.  Her most prize possessions in life were her family.  She could tell you about her family for hours on end.  She loved them with an unconditional love.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents: husband: Chester Speights: infant sons: Michael Louis Speights and Joseph Martin Speights; brothers: Herman and Frank Zimmerman; sisters: Mary Ann Zimmerman and Wilma Paladino.

She is survived by her son: David Speights and wife Janet of Benton; two daughters: Mary Ann Jones and husband Doyle, Linda Viefhaus and husband Fred all of Morrilton; sisters: Louise Dold of Oppelo and Loretta Williams of Sherwood; eight grandchildren: Richard, Larry, Ronnie, Michael Jones, Paul Viefhaus, Lori Marriott, Lisa Willcutt, Matthew Speights, Aaron Speights, Elizabeth Haeggans, thirteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Rosary for Mrs. Speights will be 6:00p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the funeral home with visitation starting at 6:30 til 8:00p.m.

Services will be 10:00a.m.Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morrilton with interment following in Elmwood Cemetery.

Services and arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, #5 Bruce Street, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110, 501-354-1638, www.bobnealandsons.com