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Frances  Irene  Hansford
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Frances Irene Hansford

October 31, 1915 - August 21, 2018

Frances “Irene” Hansford, 102, passed away August 21, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Irene was born October 31, 1915 in Bowers Mill, LaRussell, M0 to Fred and Eva “Turk” Grieb. She was a lifetime rural Diamond resident and a seamstress. Irene worked for Big Smith for several years, where she later retired. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Irene was united in marriage to Frank E. Hansford, September 26, 1936 in Diamond; he preceded her in death on November 17, 1996. Irene is survived by two sons, Gary Hansford and wife Michele of Carthage, Freddie Hansford and wife Donna of Granby; one daughter-in-law, Vera Lea Hansford of Granby; one brother, W.A. Grieb of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, Erin Boursheski and husband Kent, Troy Hansford, Doug Hansford and wife Linda, Teresa Welke and husband Brian; six great grandchildren, Adam Boursheski, Sara Boursheski, Drew Boursheski, Chris Welke, Alex, Welke and Austin Hansford. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and son Russell Hansford; three brothers, Claude Grieb, Lloyd Grieb and Lee Grieb; sister Edna Faye Morgan and one grandson, Thad Hansford. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2018 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Center Cemetery south of Carthage. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Crosslines of Carthage in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

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Frances “Irene” Hansford, 102, passed away August 21, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Irene was born October 31, 1915 in Bowers Mill, LaRussell, M0 to Fred and Eva “Turk” Grieb. She was a lifetime rural Diamond resident... View Obituary & Service Information

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