Frances (Fran) Fournet Tennyson, 82, of The Woodlands, TX ran joyfully into the everlasting arms of her Savior on October 23, 2016. She was born on December 2, 1933 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Bruce and Agnes Fournet. She was a gracious and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by son Stephen Tennyson and wife Jennifer of San Antonio, daughter Dona Harriman and husband Mark of The Woodlands, daughter Sharyn Tanton and husband Dan of Jersey Village, daughter Linh Nguyen of Houston; and her grandchildren Stephanie Tennyson, Morgan Harriman, John Harriman, Tyler Tanton and wife Meagan, Dustin Tanton and Sean Nguyen; and her great-grandchildren Caleb, Max and Malachi; and countless
cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.
Fran is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Bill Tennyson, her sister Judith Cayton and her parents, Bruce and Agnes Fournet.
Fran attended St. Charles Academy High in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she was on the yearbook and newspaper staff and also an active member of the Glee Club. She served as Mistress of Ceremonies for Teen Time, a weekly radio program for station KWSL. She later attended McNeese State University. She married, had children and raised a beautiful family while also volunteering at school, scouting and in church. Family was everything and she relished her time with loved ones. Later she went back into the workforce and was a Legal Secretary in Estate law when she retired. She was a passionate reader, amazing cook, Mother and friend to all who knew her and always had a deep abiding faith.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 26th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Foundry United Methodist Church. A Funeral Mass Service will be officiated by Father Eli Lopez on Thursday, October 27th at 10:00 AM at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church with a Reception immediately following in the Community Center. Graveside service will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Brookdale, Grace and Altus Hospice. Donations may be made to American Heart Association.
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