Obit: Frances Sass

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Frances Mattie Sass, 95, died on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

A celebration of her life Mass was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Dewey, Oklahoma at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 5. On Thursday, April 4 a visitation with family was held from 4 until 7 p.m. A Rosary recitation followed. The visitation and Rosary were held at the Arnold Moore NeeKamp Funeral home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Frances was born on Nov. 13, 1923 to Mae and Jack Fitzpatrick

She married Earl Sass on March 21, 1946. They recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. Frances and Earl raised three children, Earlene, Dennis and Susan. She had nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was a registered nurse but spent her life with Earl as co-owner of Earl’s TV and Appliances in Dewey.

She was active in Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Altar Society and Church Choir.

She was a Charter Member of the Pilot Club of Dewey with more than 25 years perfect attendance. She held numerous leadership positions in the club.

She was also a Charter Member of the Dewey VFW Auxiliary, serving as president for many years. She worked diligently with the VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship program.

Frances enjoyed playing bridge. She played regularly with the Caney Bridge Club.

She was a regular volunteer for the Red Cross blood drives. She also administered flu shots.

Frances is survived by her three children, Earlene (Bob) Gales of San Antonio, Texas, Dennis (Kathleen) Sass of Wilton and Susan (David) Elliott of Winter Garden, Florida.

Her husband Earl died shortly after her on May 7.

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