OBITUARY: Frances Ruth (Martin) Brugger

Frances Ruth (Martin) Brugger, 64 of Junction, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014, from complications of a brain injury that resulted from a car accident March 4 in Harrisburg.

Fran was born at home near Cave-in-Rock on Aug. 1, 1949, to proud parents Herman and Dolly (Long) Martin. She was married to James J. Brugger on Feb. 18, 1969, and enjoyed 45 years of marriage. She was a homemaker and loved children so much that she ran a daycare out of her home for several years.

Fran is survived by her husband, James; two sons, Timothy and wife Catherine of Fort Worth, Texas, and Daniel and wife Dessarae of Quantico, Va.; five grandchildren, Jade, Jessi, Jenna, Jonathan and Amanda. Also surviving are her brothers, Raymond (Joe) and wife Penny Martin and Marion Martin of Cave-in-Rock; along with several nieces and nephews; numerous loving friends; and families. Visitation will be held at the Cox & Son Funeral Home in Shawneetown 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2014, where a prayer service will be said at 4 p.m.

The funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18 at St. Mary's Catholic Church also in Shawneetown. The Rev. Steven Beatty will celebrate.

Fran was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a beautiful woman inside and out. She will be missed dearly.

You may leave a note of comfort to the family at www.coxandson.com