Frances C. Strayham, 81, of Gautier, MS died Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Mrs. Strayham was a longtime resident of Biloxi, a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Owned and operated Airman's Cleaners and Hickory Pit Restaurant and H & W Food Mart in Pascagoula.
Mrs. Strayham is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Strayham; son, Joseph J. Strayham.
She is survived by her daughter, Frances M. Strayham; sons, Jack B. (Carolyn) Strayham, Jr., David C. Strayham and three grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 1:30 pm at Biloxi National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to: Hospice of Light, 2012 Hwy. 90 #29, Gautier, MS 39553.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Ave., Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.