Fritz

Mildred Marie Elmore Fritz passed away peacefully from this life on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the age of 88. She was born on Sept. 23, 1929 to Clarence and Zula Calhoun in Chattanooga, Okla. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Elzie Elmore; second husband, Bill Fritz; sisters, Juanita Powell, Maggie Cox, Alice Reed, Kathy Rothell; brothers, Oscar Calhoun, Alfred Calhoun, Billy Calhoun. Mildred is survived by her son, David Elmore and his wife Linda; grandchildren, Courtney Foerster (Nick), Devon Mican (Bryan); great-grandchildren, Trace and Lexie Mican; Avery, Ansley, and Teegan Foerster; stepson, Billy W. Fritz and his family; stepdaughter, Gail Draper and her family; brother, Donald Calhoun; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 at Grace Lutheran Church, Smithville with burial following at the Hancock Cemetery in Upton. The family requests donations or memorials to be made to Grace Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Marrs-Jones Funeral Home in Smithville is in charge of arrangements.