Mary “Fran” Foster Ware (Fran) passed away September 29, 2024 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond and Bessie White Edmond; sister, Sue Dean. Fran was the owner and operator of Fran Ware Products, supplying work aprons to multiple carpet mills in Georgia for many years. She also provided aprons to local day care centers and had a showing at Prater’s Mill. She loved life, her family, gardening, traveling and a little gambling. She will be missed by all.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Ware of 49 years; son, Billy (DeeDee) Jones of New York; daughter, Dotti (Bill) Allrutz of Ohio; grandchildren Chris, Nick (Ashlyn), Reid (Amanda) and Alex and 5 great grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends, Thursday October 3, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice in her name.

Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.julianpeeples.com.

Arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home of Dalton. For more information, please call 706-259-7455.