Fran (Mary Frances) Alexander

Fran (Mary Frances) Alexander, 84, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 13, 2018 in Bentonville surrounded by her family. She was born November 20, 1933, in Searcy, Arkansas. Fran is the mother of six children. Her children were her life. She spent her life working her way through the ranks and achieved success beyond what she could ever dream as a young girl from Searcy. She and her late husband, Woody, were early pioneers in Pre-Paid Legal. As business partners, Fran and Woody built an incredible legacy in the Pre-Paid Legal / Legal Shield business that will now be passed on to their children. Her business was truly built on her amazing love and desire to help people. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Hobbs of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Bobby Hobbs of Garfield, Arkansas; Tom Reno (Sue) of Menifee, California; daughters, Lindi Reno Van Winkle (Gary) of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Cheryl Wolf of Bella Vista; Liz Orr (Rick) of the home; and stepdaughter Pam Martin (Mike) of Sedro-Woolley, Washington; grandchildren: Tammy Hobbs, Thomas Hobbs, Jennifer Reno, Sarah Reno, Candace Reno, Parker Van Winkle, Baylie Van Winkle, Brian Wolf, Jarrod Wolf, Rebekah Wolf, Steven Wolf, Carly Anzalone, Courtney Orr, Chase Orr, Seth Orr, Jessica Martin, and Steven Martin; great grandchildren: Elijah Hobbs, Beckett Hobbs, Aiden Wolf, Kinley Wolf, Carter Talley, Chloe Talley, PennyLayne Hannah, Rigby Hannah, Julian Wolf, Kashton Wolf, Ethan Anzalone, Angelina Anzalone, and Colbie Williams; and sisters Alta Curran (Marvin) of Murietta, California; and Madeline Barber (Chet) of Searcy. She was preceded in death by her father, Horace Simpson; mother, Mary Plachek; stepmother, Nettie Kate Roberson; husband, Woody Alexander; stepson, Mike Alexander; brother, William Simpson; and grandson, Colby Orr. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Circle of Life Hospice Home at Legacy Village, Bentonville, Arkansas, in memory of Fran (Mary Frances) Alexander. Visitation will be Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Harmony United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Harmony Community Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.