Frances Gressette Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Frances Gressette of Florence, South Carolina is shared. Frances, born on November 13, 1942 in Sumter, South Carolina, passed away on September 5, 2026. 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 Frances Gressette to pay them a last tribute.
Frances will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Frances by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Frances is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Frances’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: George Reid Muldrow and Daphne Hocutt Muldrow; husband: Thomas "Tom" Parker Gressette; daughter: Ila Gressette Rooks (Edward); son: Thomas Parker Gressette, Jr. (Dr. J. Hunter Henderson); granddaughters: Sarah Norris (Samuel) and Hannah Rooks; great-grandsons: John Parker Norris and Luke Norris; brothers: George Reid Muldrow and John Henry Muldrow (Ernie Lea); sister: Daphne Muldrow Dickerson; in-laws: Furman Reeves Gressette, Sr. and Ila Mae Parker Gressette; and multiple nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (300 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29501).
