Frances Arlene Watson Martin, daughter of Robert Burns and Pauline Nichols Burns, was born July 12, 1955 in Van Buren, MO and departed this life on April 22, 2026 at the age of 70 years.

Frances married John Martin on July 7, 2001

Survivors include:

Her husband: John Martin of Parma, MO

Daughters: Dawn "Gerry" Bland of Charleston, MO

Kim Watson and April Benson  both of Parma, MO

Ashley Nichole Martin of St. Louis, MO

other relatives and many friends.

Frances was preceded in death by her son: Jeremy Watson and two brothers: Gregory Ruff and Clifford Ruff

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Gregory Cemetery in Kennett.

Honored to serve as pallbearers: John Martin, Dawn Bland, April Benson, Kim Watson, Garry Bland and Garry Bland, Jr.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.