Frances Mae Parker Sibley died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Vicksburg Convalescent Home. She was 97.

Frances was a native and lifelong resident of Vicksburg, and was the daughter of the late James Edward and Beulah Paschal Parker.  She was the widow of William Wallace Sibley. 

During World War II, Frances was an employee of Ludke Electric, where she repaired motors for the military and later owned and operated an electric repair shop. 

She was a loyal employee of the A & P Tea Company, retiring in 1985, and also worked for Durst Pharmacy for several years. Frances was a lifelong member of Vicksburg Church of Christ. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Patsy Russell, Mary Lee Cook, Dorothy Childers; two brothers, James Edward Parker and William Parker.

Survivors include one son, Monte Jones; three grandchildren, Jennifer Jones, Michelle Jones and Michael Jones; one sister, Thelma Leist and numerous nieces and nephews.  Graveside services will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Wade Hammack officiating.

Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.