Frances Louise Harding, 72, of Winfield, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday evening, February 21, 2011 at her daughter's home in Augusta.

Born April 06, 1938 in Arkansas City, Kansas, she was the daughter of James Edward and Marguerita (Dunn) Dill. She was raised and received her education in Arkansas City and Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School in 1957.

Frances was united in marriage to Bobby G. "Bob" Harding on August 02, 1958 at the First Christian Church in Winfield. The couple made their home in Winfield. Frances was employed at Binney and Smith in Winfield for over 34 years until retiring when the plant closed in 1997. Mr. Harding preceded her in death on December 15, 2002.

She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Winfield. She enjoyed antiquing, watching KU basketball, and fellowship with her church family. She especially loved spending time with her family and attending the grandchildren's functions.

Her family includes:
Her sons: Randall Cliff Harding and wife, Rhonda of Winfield; Steven Kris Harding of Winfield;
Her daughters: Cynthia Louise Manske and husband, Randy of Lawrence; Jamie Leigh Hoggard and husband, Jim of Augusta;
Her brother: Robert Dill and wife, Pat of Arkansas City;
Her sisters-in-law: Roxie DeLong of Derby; Ellen Harding of Niland, CA;
Her grandchildren: Seth Manske; Bethany Graham; Sarah Mangold; Natalie Tennant; Sean Manske; Garrett Harding: Chad Harding; Michael Harding; Jesse Hoggard; Trenton Hoggard; Jennie Hoggard; and
Her great grandchildren: Trig Tennant; Taverli Tennant; Huntler Graham; Gentry Graham; Brighton Graham.

In addition to her parents and husband, Frances was preceded in death by her brother, James Dill and Sister, Clarice Dill.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Miles Funeral Service, in Winfield. Interment will follow at Oxford Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 23, 2011. The family will greet visitors from 4:00 to 6:00 that evening.

A memorial has been established in Mrs. Harding's name St. Jude's Children Hospital. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.