Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries, Memorials, and Death Notices


Frances Lillian (Manning) Hardman 

Frances Lillian Hardman was born April 13, 1972, in Dallas to Darrell and Janis 
Manning. She was called home on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at Baylor Scott & White 
Hospital Waxahachie; by her side was her dad and step-mom. A private memorial 
service with Pastor Paul Pryor of Bible Baptist Church in Buffalo will be held 
at a later date.

Frances was a devoted Christian serving God in a variety of capacities. Whether 
it be cleaning, working in the nursery, Vacation Bible School or choir; she 
volunteered anywhere she was needed. In her early years she attended First Baptist 
Church in Ferris, Texas and later, after marriage, she attended Burleson Baptist 
Church.

Frances enjoyed high school in Ferris where she loved being a cheerleader and 
her involvement with the church. She was always a steward in every aspect of her 
life. In 2015 Frances was in a severe car accident which left her with seizures. 
Two years later she entered into a seizure which left her with the inability to 
speak or see. She spent her remaining life under the care of Legend Oaks Nursing 
and Rehab Center in Ennis.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband Robert Hardman; her mother, Janis 
Manning; both maternal and fraternal grandparents.

Left to cherish her memory are her dad and stepmother, Darrell and Dani Manning 
of Fairfield; a brother, Travis Manning of Dayton; a nephew, Bailey Manning and 
wife Nallely; and great-niece, Millie of Palmer; as well as her friends at Legend 
Oaks Nursing and Rehab Facility.

We wish to thank the devoted personal staff at Legend Oaks who tenderly cared 
for Frances.

Arrangements by Capps Chapel funeral home.