Frances I. (Gray) Redwine

FRANCES IRENE (Gray) REDWINE

Frances Irene (Gray) Redwine was born April 1, 1927 in Cass County, Missouri and departed this life on September 12, 2025 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 98 years, 5 months and 11 days.

 She was the daughter of James David and Mamie V. (Rollins) Gray.

Frances spent her early years on a farm in the Cass County/Greenwood area. She attended Brush College School, Crossroads School and Pleasant Hill School. Frances said when she was young it was her job to milk the cows, feed the chickens and help take care of her younger twin siblings, Bob and Roberta.

On October 20, 1944 Frances was united in marriage with Ray Redwine in Belton, Missouri. Most of their married life was spent in the Pleasant Hill area. Mr. Redwine passed away on June 24, 1992 and Frances continued to live in the family home until her passing.

Frances had a few part-time jobs over the years, but most of her life was devoted to raising her children and caring for her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. Her family’s well-being always came first in her life.

Frances enjoyed crocheting, raising beautiful flowers, cooking for family and friends, and baking. She was well known for her delicious blackberry and elderberry pies, even picking the berries herself to make sure they were just right. Frances was also an animal and bird lover, didn’t matter what type of animal or bird, she always made sure they were well-fed.

In addition to her husband, Ray Redwine, Frances was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mamie Gray; three brothers, James W. “Bill” Gray, Charles E. “Bud” Gray and Robert C. “Bob” Gray; one sister, Roberta Graham and one grandson, Thomas Ray Riffle.

She is survived by two sons, David Ray Redwine and wife Joyce, and James Norman Redwine and wife Diana all of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; one daughter, Frances Geraldine “Jerri” Austin and husband Roy of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; grandchildren, Shelly Howe, and Carrie Gunderson and husband Larry all of Warrensburg, Missouri, James Clinton “Clint” Redwine and wife Lori, Andrea Redwine and Tim Owsley, and Jayme Dains and husband Mike all of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; thirteen great-grandchildren; 21 great great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Graveside Services for Frances I. (Gray) Redwine will be held at 11:30 A.M. Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Pastor Mark Conway officiating. Casket Bearers will be Clint Redwine, Mike Dains, Larry Gunderson, Zach Redwine, Tommy Riffle and Aiden Bass. Honorary Bearer will be Henry Saubers.

In Lieu of flowers contributions, In Memory of Frances I. Redwine, may be made to the Pleasant Hill Animal Clinic, but in the memo line please note “for the Pleasant Hill Animal Shelter account” or, contributions may also be made by calling the Pleasant Hill Animal Clinic, but make sure to let them know it is for the benefit of the “Pleasant Hill Animal Shelter account”.