Frances M. McBrayer, 93, Hamilton, MO, passed away on December 24, 2022, at the Daviess County Nursing & Rehab. in Gallatin, MO. She lived in Hamilton all of her life.

Frances was born on November 20, 1929, in Cameron, MO, to Charles Steven and Florence Olive (Whitmer) Luikart.  She graduated from the Hamilton, MO., high school.  Frances was a homemaker and a past owner and operator of the Tastee Freeze in Hamilton.

In her spare time, Frances enjoyed quilting, gardening, making German chocolate cakes, babysitting, attending Chiefs games.  She also loved to dance, listen to music and attend country music shows with her husband, and spend time with her grandchildren and family.

In 1951 she married Charles Edward Gooding.  In 1971 she married Lawrence McBrayer at the Hamilton United Methodist Church and he preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her parents, her two brothers-Bobby and John Luikart, and her son, Gerald McBrayer.

Survivors:  Children-Pam (Paul) McIntosh, Becky Malone, Teresa (Les) Smith, Debbie (Alan) Ditmore, Judy (Dale) Evans, Bonnie (Ken) Ford, Betty June (Jay) Adams, Mack Keith (Maggie) McBrayer, Susie (Bob) Lund, and Terry (Lisa) McBrayer; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters-Betty Bower and Rosemary (Tony) Bridger.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

***Inurnment/Graveside Service:  2 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, MO.

Memorials:  Three Rivers Hospice.