Mary Frances Elrod's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida

Mary Frances Elrod

January 1, 1936 - October 5, 2025 (89 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Mary Frances Elrod's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes

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Mary Frances Elrod

January 1, 1936 - October 5, 2025 (89 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Mary Frances Elrod Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Frances Elrod of Lakeland, Florida, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 5, 2025 at the age of 89. Mary Frances touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Frances Elrod to pay them a last tribute.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Mary Frances leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her husband George Elrod; her parents, Lester James McArthur, Sr. and Lola McArthur; her brother Lester James McArthur, Jr.; her son Michael Elrod, Sr. (Susan Elrod); her grandson Michael Elrod, Jr. (Alyson Elrod); and her great grandchildren, Jackson and Lillian Elrod.

She is survived by: her close friend Dorothy Powers Maddox.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Oak Hill Burial Park (4620 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes



Sun

Oct 12

Graveside service

2:00 PM

Oak Hill Burial Park
4620 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812

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