FRANCES TOMAS SPECHT age 93 passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 28, 2009 in Webster, Texas. She was born in Gonzales, TX, October 21, 1915 the daughter of the late Jerry and Mary Tomas. Frances was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Houston. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Hans Ernest Specht. She leaves her daughter Monica O'Neal, her husband James O'Neal and daughter Megan O'Neal and her son John Specht, his wife Pat Specht and daughters Michelle Mask, her husband John Mask and Renee Greenhaw. In addition, she leaves 4 great grandchildren: Kris Morris, his wife Sarah, Joyslynn Mask, Jamison Greenhaw and Rebekah Greenhaw. The family wishes to thank Dr Aruna Agraharkar, the nurses and staff at Cornerstone Hospital and Harbourview Care Center for all of their patience and care during her final year. Visitation and rosary will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Houston, Texas, on Friday, July 31, 2009, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 6725 Reed Rd.., Houston, Texas, 77087 at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Forest Lawn Funeral Home 8706 Almeda Genoa Rd. Houston, Texas 77075 (713) 991-9000

Published in Houston Chronicle on 7/31/2009