Frances Dennis

On December 1, 2012, God decided Frances Dennis "The Purple Lady," had toughed it out long enough, so he rescued her from the pain of her long battle with liver cancer. She came into this world a fighter, and left it the same.
She was born August 29, 1958, to Eddie and Betty (Setser) Baker. Right from the start, she showed a will and determination that left those who knew her in awe. Her life was full of ups and downs and ins and outs, but her Cherokee blood kept her strong, even in the face of the toughest adversity, she met every day with grace.
One of the biggest challenges, and one of the greatest joys, came at the tender age of 16, when her oldest son, Richard, came into the world. He was followed two years later by his brother, Tracy. Baby brother, Billie Joe, joined the family the next year; however, after 4 short months, Billie Joe decided he needed to wait for his mommy in heaven.
Frances enjoyed many things in her life, whether it was doting on her sons, spoiling her much loved grandchildren, visiting with family or friends, or sneaking off to the races with her significant other and best friend, Larry. She had a passion for all things mythical and mystical, especially unicorns, and regardless of what it was, if it wasn't purple, she wasn't much interested.
She leaves behind her significant other of 20 years, Larry Reed; her two sons, Richard and Tracy, and Tracy's wife Tara; her parents, Betty DeForest and Eddie and Mary Baker, special "daughter" Liz DeForest, as well as two brothers, and several grandchildren, including one whose light is just beginning to twinkle. She also leaves behind a multitude of nieces and nephews, family and friends whose lives will never be quite right without her; especially Scott, Margo and Adelynn Dixon, and her precious puppy, Baby. However, she is finally joining many of her family in heaven, including her darling baby boy, Billie Joe, who is cuddling in his mommy's arms once again.