MARY FRENCH

PAINTON, Mo. -- Mary Elizabeth "Libby" French, 82, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., formerly of Painton, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at her home.

She was born Aug. 6, 1917, at Malden, Mo., daughter of Albert and Ella Miller Painton. She and Wayne French were married Aug. 10, 1940, at Painton. He died July 16, 1993.

French was a 1939 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. She had been a teacher in the area. She was a former member and organist at the United Methodist Church in Bell City, Mo. She was a current member of Village United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village.

Survivors include a son, Joe French of Painton, and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

Friends may call at Morgan Funeral Home in Advance, Mo., from 5-8 p.m. Friday.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lewis Hejna officiating. Burial will be in Morgan Memorial Park in Advance.