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Mary Frances Ponder – Feb. 3, 1947 – July 27, 2026

Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Obituary, as published by Fort Worth Report · July 31, 2026 · 1 min read

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Mary Frances Ponder passed away on July 27, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, after a sudden stroke. She was receiving hospice care at the time of her death. Funeral services for Ponder are scheduled to take place at Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel.

A visitation will be held prior to the service. Further details about Mary Frances Ponder's life and funeral arrangements can be found through local sources, including information about her birth, family, and hometown.

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Category: tcu · Published: July 31, 2026 · Source: Fort Worth Report · Reading time: 1 min

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