Ms. Rhuea Marie France, at the age of ninety-one, expired on October 9, 2022, in Lawrence, Kansas, her place of residence from 2005 to 2022. Ms. France, born on July 13, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Fannie and Legus Patton, spent her formative years in Spencer, Oklahoma and attended Dunjee High School. She also attended the University of Oklahoma.
She was employed by the Department of Education in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. and the Internal Revenue Service in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Her husband of sixty-six years, George McGarland France, III, of Huntington, West Virginia, predeceased her on February 6, 2019. Her surviving family members include: Renay France, Esq. of Washington, DC, daughter; George M. France, IV of Lawrence, Kansas, son; Pierre Andre France, son, and his wife, Dr. Christine Jenkins, D.V.M., and their daughter, Kathryn France, of Tallahassee, Florida; Maggieann Louie and her husband, Johnel Louie, of Temple Texas, Beverly Smith and Sarah Patton, both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, sisters; Craig Patton of Oklahoma City, brother; and a host of loving nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held at Noon on Monday, October 17th, at the Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 1011 Vermont Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
From across the water , I offer my sincere condolences to Renay, George IV, Pierre and the
on the loss of your mother, sister and other family members. May she RIEP.
Cousin Cicero Fain Jr.
From the payne /Talley families,Your family has our deepest sympathy. We grew up across the street from Mr.and Mrs. Patton my grandmother and Mrs. Patton were best friends and remember them fondly. May God grant your family peace and strength at this time. Praying ?? for you. The heavens have definitely received another one of His angels. God bless.
George, Renay and Pierre; I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray you all take comfort in knowing she is at Peace with the Lord in His Kingdom eternally.??????
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. May you find peace and comfort in your fondest memories of Mrs. France. May she rest in holy peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the tender touch of the Lord give you comfort. Glenda and Thomas Ashford
You have our sincere condolences, may God be with you. Eugene and Gladys -Bible-Martin!!
Sincere condolences and much love to the family
Renay, George,(Teeter)and Pierre, We love u all and pray u receive peace and healing thru family and your faith.. Aunt Bev, Gloria,(Scotchie) Ralph Jr(Bim) Bev( Little Bev)…
George, Renault & Pierre,
Fred & I are praying for you at this time in sorrow.
Love you all.
I’m praying for you family with much love in my heart..walk with the angels❣️
For my family I am praying for us all during this time of bereavement
Renay, George and Pierre,
We are praying for comfort to you during this time. You have our love. Deborah, Karen, Francine, Frank, Darryl and D’Andrea(Cousins)
To the family my deepest condolences to Renay I remember we played together as little girls,my mom was a friend to your mother Daisy Lee,my sister and I Wyelene, and Bebop play with you we lived behind your grandparents Mr. & Mrs Cook.
Grandparents Mr. & Mrs Cook
To Renay, George, and Pierre,
We loved and thought the world of Rhuea. She was an awesome presence, in all manner of thoughtfulness, knowledge, and wisdom. And a GREAT cook! We love you all and are praying for you at this difficult time,…
from Sparky and Roz.
Condolences for my family and her children Renay, George and Pierre. Know you are loved.