Mrs. Frances Lassiter Mooney

Frances Lassiter Mooney died at her home on May 16, 2016. She passed with dignity and grace just as she had lived. She was the daughter of Fred and Ellie Dean Laing Lassiter. She was born in Dawson, Georgia February 19, 1920. She graduated from Terrell High School in 1937. She Graduated from The University of Georgia in 1941 with a BS degree in Journalism. She was a member of Phi Mu sorority and her freshman year she was Vice President of the Sketch Club ( a drawing club administered by faculty which is currently known as the Lamar Dodd School of the Arts). Her junior year she was named one of the top 8 campus beauties and was crowned Miss Pandora, which was also known as Miss University of Georgia. As Miss Pandora she traveled to New York for a semester and represented The University of Georgia at the 1940 Worlds Fair. Frances was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Albany and was affiliated with The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Highlands, North Carolina and Trinity Episcopal Church, Vero Beach, Florida. She was owner of the Gingerbread House, an antique shop in Albany. She was an artist and was well known for her handmade jewelry. She made an impact on everyone that knew her and she will be remembered for her kindness and graciousness. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Andrew Neil Mooney and her daughter, Leslie Mooney. She is survived by her son Michael Neil Mooney, his wife Pamela Smith Mooney of Albany and many cousins as well as extended family. The family would like to thank her special caregivers; Margaret Bob, Dorothy Hall and Latanya Simmons for the love and care that they gave her. The family would also like to acknowledge Christopher Kimbrel and Heather Sadler of Albany Community Hospice. Visitation will be held at St. Paul's on Thursday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Parrish Hall. The service will immediately follow visitation in the sanctuary at 11:00. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to St. Paul's Church. The family will be at their residence on 1210 Hilltop Drive. To Share a memory with the Mooney Family, or to sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kimbrellstern.com

Mrs. Frances Lassiter Mooney

February 19, 1920 - May 16, 2016