July 15, 1937 - February 3, 2010
Fran was born on July 15, 1937 in Coatesville, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Frances May Williams Mercer. She was the oldest of eleven children.
On August 3,1957 Fran married Roberet L. Scott with whom she has celebrated 53 years of marriage.Fran and Bob lived most of their married life in West Chester, PA until they moved to Oxford, PA about seven years ago.
Fran loved embroidery making beautiful bedspreads and table cloths which she gave as gifts to family and friends.
She enjoyed reading especially books by Dean Koonz.
Fran loved to travel and always looked forward to her trips to Virginia to the Skyline drive and all the beautiful Mountains and Valley below. Fran and Bob made this trip at least once a year since getting married.
Fran loved having friends for dinner, especially Betty and George Stromair, Shirley and Glenn Barlow, and so many more; for Fran, any friend became family. She was loved by anyone who meet her and she loved everyone she meet.
In addition to her husband, Fran is survived by their only son, Robert L. Scott, Jr., husband of Karen Walter, two grandchildren, Robert L. Scott, III and Sara Scott, all of Honeybrook; PA, six sisters, Shirl Thomas of Honeybrook, PA, Ginger Ketterer (Pete) of Clayton, DE, Laura Mercer of Milford, DE, Kay Mercer of Dover, DE, Linda Ackerman (Chester) of Jessup, MD and Debbie Jarret (Craig) of Atglen, PA; three brothers, Richard Mercer (Gail) of Lincoln, DE, Wayne Mercer (Sue) of Downingtown, PA and John Mercer (Linda) of Elverson, PA; and many neices, nephews, cousins and other family who were very special to her.
Fran was preceded in death by a brother George Mercer.
Now she is at peace with the Lord; though we will not she her, her love, kindness and caring will always remain with all that knew her.
Occupation: Homemaker
Hobbies: Enjoyed broidery, reading books and trips to the Skyline drive in Virginia
Memorial donations can be made to:
American Cancer Society 1615 West Chester Pike Suite 102 West Chester, PA or to Chester County SPCA 1212 Phoenxville Pike West Chester, PA 19380 or to Salvation Army 250 E. Market street West Chester, PA 19382 or to Southern Chester County EMS P.O. Box 8012 West Grove, PA 19390