Of Chelsea, Michigan at age 96; peacefully went home to heaven Thursday, July 28, 2011; at the Chelsea Retirement Center.

She was born August 20,1914, in Middleville, MI, to Jennie (Mugridge) Converse and George Converse. She was one of twelve children and is survived by her two beautiful sisters Margaret Willson and Wanda Snyder.
Frances lived for many years in Farmington, MI, until she moved to Chelsea, MI to live with her grand-daughter Deb Mantel and her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clare Eugene Peeling, her three children, Robert Peeling, Gerald Peeling, and Patricia (Peeling) Harmon; and two grandchildren, Thomas Harmon and Timothy Harmon.
She leaves behind six grandchildren, Gary Peeling, Mike (Barb) Peeling, Doug (Diane) Peeling, Steve (Debbie) Peeling, Jim (Joyce) Peeling, and Deb (Corey) Mantel. She also leaves behind twelve great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, and her beloved schnoodle, Jesse.

Frances loved Jesus, the Detroit Tigers, animals, puzzles, bingo, shopping, flowers, sweets, and especially visits with friends and family. She was tenderly cared for by the staff at Chelsea Retirement Center and will miss her many friends, especially her faithful friend Rita Dunlop of Chelsea, her roommate Ruth, and her dear friend Millie.

A funeral service for Frances will be held on Monday, August 1st at 2 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington.

The family will receive visitors from 12:00 Noon until the time of service at 2 PM.

Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Retirement Communities at: www.umrc.com/umrc/give.php