Frances Coleen Fouts

Frances Coleen Fouts, 81, of Greenwood, passed away on June 18, 2025, at her home with family at her bedside.

She was born November 10, 1943, in Dione, Kentucky, the daughter of Dave and Susie (King) Ray. On March 1, 1963, she married her husband of 62 years, William “Perry” Fouts, and he survives.

In addition to Perry, Frances is survived by her children, Timothy Fouts and wife, Michelle, of Lola, Kentucky. Colleen Fouts of Greenwood, and brother, David Ray and wife, Dixie, of Tennessee; grandchildren, Jessica Hillen and husband, Jake, of Ohio, and Rachelle Presley and husband Jeron of Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, Ellie and Jenna Hillen; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Nathan Fouts; sisters, Jewel Hartsock, Alene Dixon, Sally Sergent, Mildred Harless, Mary Sue Snodgrass and Vivian Morris; and brothers, Wilburn Ray, Jack Ray, Robert Ray, Kenneth Ray and Darrel Ray.

In 1961, Frances graduated from Cumberland High School in Cumberland, Kentucky.

She was a member of Faith Trinity Pentecostal Church in which her husband, Perry is Pastor. They recently celebrated 40 years of service. She was an active member of the Church choir, the Ladies auxiliary, the Silly Saints Clown Ministry and served in many areas as the need arose. She enjoyed arts and crafts. She loved learning and performing different Creative Arts Ministry styles which included drama, puppets, songs, skits, God Rods, signing, clown ministry, playing music and more. She used these “arts” to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Many souls were touched by her gentle smile and the way she served the Lord with gladness, joy, and humility. The love of God within her magnified her love for her church, her friends and especially her family. She LOVED her family!

Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Faith Trinity Pentecostal Church, 505 W. Pennsylvania St., in Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at Noon on Tuesday, at the church, with Pastor Perry Fouts officiating, assisted by Rev. Wayne Grace.

Interment will be at 11 am, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Hayden Cemetery in North Vernon.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Creative Arts Ministry at Faith Trinity Pentecostal Church.

Online condolences may be shared with Frances’ family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.