It's never easy to say goodbye to your Mother. Even though she lived a good, long life and we know she is totally healed, it still leaves a "mom shaped" void in our hearts. Time will heal this void as it fills with memories of precious moments we had with her in her last months on this Earth, when she taught her children the true meaning of “Jesus + Nothing = Everything.” You see, at the end, she had nothing material, was immobile, totally dependent on everyone for everything, suffered from dementia, yet, was completely happy and content. She could only tell us how good the Lord had been to her and how rich she was - because she had Jesus!

Frances Lanear Kyle of Dripping Springs, formerly of Austin, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born to Roy and Malvina Daugherty on Oct 18, 1925 in Austin. She met the love of her life, William C Kyle, Jr, shortly after he returned from fighting as a Marine in WWll. From this union, 5 children were born. At this point, I should list all of Frances’ accomplishment in life, but her family WAS her life. As her children grew, music filled their home, and has always been a huge part of the Kyle Family’s life. Frances supported her children’s love of music, and loved them unconditionally.

Sadly, Frances was widowed at the age of 44, and took on the difficult task of finishing her education so she could start a career outside the home and provide for her children. It wasn't always easy but she persevered, and by the Grace of God was able to pay her bills and give her children what they needed. We, as her children, did not fully realize what an amazing accomplishment this was until we were adults and had families of our own.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, William C Kyle, Jr; parents, Roy and Malvina Daugherty; brothers, Roy and Edgar Daugherty; sister, Bodie Winkley. She is survived by her youngest brother, Travis Daugherty and wife, Celise, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Also left to cherish her memory are her children; son, Terry Kyle and wife, Nelda; daughter , Bodie Hudson and husband, Artie; daughter, Mary Margaret Dement and husband, Dennis; daughter, Frances Ann Fosdick and husband, Rusty; son, David Kyle and wife, Alma.
Frances was affectionately called Memaw by 13 grandchildren, 12 grandchildren by marriage, and 22 great grandchildren!

Mom….. you always let your family shine…as you stood close behind. But, now, Mom….It's YOUR time to shine!!

Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6-8:00, at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, TX, 78745. Family Burial will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, 2800 Hancock Dr., Austin, TX, 78731. Public memorial service will be held at Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church, 11408 FM 1826, Austin, TX. 78737 at 2:00 with reception and visitation following at church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church or Harmony Plains Singing School, c/o Ronnie Fowler 4304 45th Street, Lubbock, Tx 79413.