Frances Ruth Howe Barrett

Frances Ruth Howe Barrett, 87, of Meggett, SC, was laid to eternal rest Wednesday, December 25, 2024. The family will receive friends Friday, January 3, 2025, in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. 

Frances was born November 27, 1937 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late William Howe and Frances Howe Frazier. Frances was from a long line of descendants from the Howe family name that traced back to the 1800's in Charleston, SC. 

Frances was a very loving soul, totally dedicated to her family. This was also exhibited in her caring for the elderly in the work she performed at Harrisson House Independent an assisted living facility in Coatesville, PA where she served as Activities director for years. Frances loved her grandchildren dearly. She loved to play cards and was very competitive. As a woman of faith, Frances loved Christmas; it was only befitting that our lord would call her home on Christmas Day. 

Frances is survived by her sons: Rick Barrett (Wanda), Michael Barrett (Chris), and Bernard John Barrett III (Pam); her daughters: Margaret Wood (Ray), and Cindy Barrett; her grandchildren: Megan Shinners, Chase Barrett, Madison Carroll, Bernard John Barrett, Michael Barrett, Jr., Nick Barrett, Brian Barrett, Jeremy Gonsorick, Samantha Miller, Vicki Wood and Julia Wood; her brother, William Howe; and her sister, Kathy Busick. 

Memorials in her name may be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.