Obituaries

Frances Hare Fallon, 92, of Sherman, Texas passed away on April 10, 2021. Frances, better known as “Boody”, was born in Sherman on April 27,1928 to Margie and Frank Hare. She graduated from Sherman High School in 1945. Boody attended Stephens College in Missouri where she quickly realized that an all-girls school was not for her, therefore she followed her sister to the University of Texas in Austin. While attending The University of Texas Boody pledged Pi Beta Phi sorority, continuing the legacy of her sister. The Pi Phi legacy continued to grow with both of her nieces, all three of her daughters-in-law, both granddaughters, grand-daughter-in-law, and a great niece, all at their respective universities. (Ring Ching). After graduation, Boody returned to Sherman where she met the dashing First Lieutenant, Joe Fallon at Perrin Air Force Base. They married in October 1953 and lived in Anchorage, AK, Joe being stationed at Elmendorf AFB. In 1955 Boody and Joe returned to Sherman to raise their family and become deeply involved in the Sherman community. Upon their return, Boody joined various service organizations where she led an active role in her community. Boody and Joe were married for 66 years and remained in Sherman. She and Joe had three incredibly successful and handsome sons, Joe, Jr., Frank and Jim, all of whom thought she was a fantastic mother. She loved Beaver Creek, CO, world travel, Las Vegas, and whatever white wine was being served. Boody enjoyed playing bridge, her book club, and a good cocktail party. She had a great life. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe in February of 2020. She is survived by her children, Joe, Jr. and his wife Bonnie, Frank and his wife Karen, and Jim and his wife Sheri. Seven grandchildren, Sarah and her husband Brad Sullivan, Robert Fallon, Frank Fallon, Jr. and his wife Sarah, Barrett Fallon, Sam Fallon, Mattingly Fallon, and George Fallon. Also, a great grandchild Sadie Sullivan. Visitation will be 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman followed by a private service. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sarah Sullivan, Robert Fallon, Frank Fallon Jr., Barrett Fallon, Sam Fallon, Mattingly Fallon, and George Fallon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mr. & Mrs. Joe Fallon Scholarship at Austin College are encouraged.