Frances Voight Mott
December 10, 1922 — May 12, 2014
Frances Voight Mott, of Columbus, Georgia died Monday, May 12, 2014 .
Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Trinity Temple Assembly of God Church 3000 12th Avenue, with Reverend Michael A. McBride officiating. A private internment will be held in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at McMullen Funeral Home 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus.
Frances Mott was born December 10, 1922 in Columbus, Georgia, daughter of the late William and Florence Voight, and she was raised by her beloved grandmother, Marion Voight. A few of the words that describe Frances Mott are Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, loving, faithful, prayerful, generous, giving, humble, happy, and a joy to her family and community.
She married Howard Mott, her childhood friend, on July 18, 1942, while he was serving in the U.S. Army. When he proposed, he asked if she could live on $250 a month. She told him she could, but she wanted to know what he would live on. He also told her that he would "try her out for 50 years, and if she worked out okay, he would keep her." They were married for 64 years prior to Howard's death in 2006.
Mrs. Mott worked along side her husband, Howard, shortly after the founding of the Valley Rescue Mission in 1964, until their retirement in 1989. She also served as Camp Director for Camp JOY for 14 years; was the Director of Women's Work, Social Services, and worked in the Mission's administrative office. Following their retirement from the Mission, as part of the church staff, she and Howard ministered to the seniors group of Trinity Temple Assembly of God. She is still famous for her ability to plan and execute remarkable trips and adventures for the seniors. She also was active in all phases of Trinity's church life, especially the Womens' Ministry and the Faithbuilders Sunday School class, as well as the outreach of Trinity at Pine Manor Nursing Home and Valley Rescue Mission.
In 1986, she was chosen as a "Gracious Lady of Georgia"; in 2012 received the Rescuer's Award from the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions; and also served as a Pink Lady at St. Francis Hospital following her retirement from Valley Rescue Mission.
Frances Mott is survived by one daughter, Ann Mott Kirby and son-in-law Ben of Hamilton, GA; three sons, Howard H. Mott, Jr. and daughter-in-law Pam of Birmingham, AL; Gary S. Mott and daughter-in-law Cathy of Atlanta, GA; and Rev. Father David W. Mott and daughter-in-law Bonnie Catherine of Ball Ground GA; two sisters, Lucille Campbell Broadhead of Seattle Washington and Martha Voight McNally of Columbus, GA; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to all of the medical staff who provided such excellent care to their Mother during her recent illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Valley Rescue Mission, Inc., 2903 2nd Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904
Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Trinity Temple Assembly of God Church 3000 12th Avenue, with Reverend Michael A. McBride officiating. A private internment will be held in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at McMullen Funeral Home 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus.
Frances Mott was born December 10, 1922 in Columbus, Georgia, daughter of the late William and Florence Voight, and she was raised by her beloved grandmother, Marion Voight. A few of the words that describe Frances Mott are Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, loving, faithful, prayerful, generous, giving, humble, happy, and a joy to her family and community.
She married Howard Mott, her childhood friend, on July 18, 1942, while he was serving in the U.S. Army. When he proposed, he asked if she could live on $250 a month. She told him she could, but she wanted to know what he would live on. He also told her that he would "try her out for 50 years, and if she worked out okay, he would keep her." They were married for 64 years prior to Howard's death in 2006.
Mrs. Mott worked along side her husband, Howard, shortly after the founding of the Valley Rescue Mission in 1964, until their retirement in 1989. She also served as Camp Director for Camp JOY for 14 years; was the Director of Women's Work, Social Services, and worked in the Mission's administrative office. Following their retirement from the Mission, as part of the church staff, she and Howard ministered to the seniors group of Trinity Temple Assembly of God. She is still famous for her ability to plan and execute remarkable trips and adventures for the seniors. She also was active in all phases of Trinity's church life, especially the Womens' Ministry and the Faithbuilders Sunday School class, as well as the outreach of Trinity at Pine Manor Nursing Home and Valley Rescue Mission.
In 1986, she was chosen as a "Gracious Lady of Georgia"; in 2012 received the Rescuer's Award from the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions; and also served as a Pink Lady at St. Francis Hospital following her retirement from Valley Rescue Mission.
Frances Mott is survived by one daughter, Ann Mott Kirby and son-in-law Ben of Hamilton, GA; three sons, Howard H. Mott, Jr. and daughter-in-law Pam of Birmingham, AL; Gary S. Mott and daughter-in-law Cathy of Atlanta, GA; and Rev. Father David W. Mott and daughter-in-law Bonnie Catherine of Ball Ground GA; two sisters, Lucille Campbell Broadhead of Seattle Washington and Martha Voight McNally of Columbus, GA; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to all of the medical staff who provided such excellent care to their Mother during her recent illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Valley Rescue Mission, Inc., 2903 2nd Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904
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