Frances Evelyn Keyes

     Frances Evelyn Keyes, 90, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 in Great Bend. She was born Aug. 25, 1926 in Claflin to Emil and Orie (Belt) Kratky.
A longtime resident of Claflin, Frances worked in food service at Barton County Community College and was a member of the Great Bend VFW Auxiliary.
     She married Rex Henry Keyes April 25, 1947 in Ellsworth. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Victor Kratky; and sisters, Helen Meggers and Elma Kratky.
     Frances is survived by her daughter, Lana Besthorn of Claflin; son, Alan Keyes of Salina; sister, Alice Johnson of Chickasha, Okla.; and two grandchildren.
     No visitation is planned.
     Graveside funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Palacky Cemetery in rural Ellsworth County.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Claflin Ambulance Fund, in care of Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
     Condolences may be sent to parsonsfh.com