Frances Mozelle Roese

Frances Mozelle Kerley was born on October 5, 1929 in Petersburg, Texas to Nettie Mae Smith and Zade Kerley. Despite being an only child, she had a large extended family and formed special bonds with her many cousins. She spent her childhood in Kerens before moving to the Klein area where she graduated from Klein High School in 1946. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Recreation Acres and served as church pianist for several years, continuing a family tradition started by her mother and later continued by her daughter. Frances worked for the U. S. Postal Service for more than 25 years, retiring in 1988. She met her third husband Robert Roese while working at the post office and they were married on November 22, 1972. After retiring, they moved to Washington, Texas to live and work on his family farm. She joined Frieden’s United Church of Christ at that time. She and Robert celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary shortly before his passing. Known affectionately as Granny to not only her grandchildren but also their friends. The farm was a frequent weekend gathering place. On those rare occasions when she wasn’t hosting visitors, she loved to travel with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Robert T. Armstrong in 1953 and her third husband Robert Roese in 1997. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Ary and her son, Bobby Armstrong and wife Wendy, all of Montgomery. Three grandchildren; Janna Billetdeaux of Montgomery, Robert Ary & wife Marni of Cypress, and Zachary Armstrong of Montgomery; three great-grandchildren, Greg Billetdeaux and wife Samantha of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Chris Billetdeaux of Montgomery and Ryleigh Ary of Cypress. One great-great granddaughter Gwendoline Billetdeaux. We would like to express our appreciation to the administration and staff at Silver Hills Assisted Living and Devotions Hospice for the care, love and respect given to Frances Mozelle. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in the Chapel of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, Montgomery, Texas. Burial will take place on November 2, 2022 in the Friedens Church Cemetery in Washington Texas 3:00 P.M. You may leave written memorials to her family at www.shmfh.com

Frances Mozelle Roese

October 5, 1929 - October 29, 2022