Helen Frances McAfee MORAN Helen Frances McAfee,

Helen Frances McAfee MORAN Helen Frances McAfee, lovingly known as Frances, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at her home in Moran at the age of 91. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Albany. Burial will follow in the Albany Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service on Friday at the church from 12:00 noon until service time. Born on August 14, 1934, in Albany, Texas, Frances was raised in the close - knit community she always held dear. She graduated from Albany High School, where she proudly served as drum major and a member of the cheerleading squad. During her life, she met and married the love of her life, Charles Billy McAfee, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and devotion. In 1958, she and C.B. moved to Odessa, Texas, where they raised their family. After C.B. retired from Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) in 1990, they returned to Albany where they fulfilled their dream of having a farm. Frances worshipped her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the First Baptist Church in Albany. Frances was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Billy McAfee; her son - in - law, Hugh Koenig; her parents, Ruby and Eldon Waters; and her siblings, Ray Waters, Freda DeLoach, Gracie Martin, and Glenn Waters. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her daughters, Linda Broxson Crutcher, Cheryl Glover, and Kay Koenig. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Michael - Ann and Joe Black, Holly Glover, Julie and Ross Lairson, Colby and Kaleigh Koenig, and Kelsey and Roy Aguirre. Her greatest joy was watching her family grow, and she was blessed with eight great - grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Christopher, Elena, Hank, Blake, Annie, Rhett, and Jameson. She was a proud sister to Mary and Don Pioterek and Barbara and John Griffin. Frances embraced life with enthusiasm and enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with friends and family. She was an active member of the Women's West Texas Golf Association, where she maintained an impressive handicap and treasured the many friendships and memorable rounds of golf she shared over the years. She was also a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Known for her fun - loving spirit, Frances enjoyed playing bingo and trying her luck at the casino. Whether it was a game of chance or a day on the golf course, she always brought laughter, kindness, and a little bit of good fortune. Family and friends often joked that she always seemed to win big. Frances will be remembered for her strength, grace, generous heart, and unwavering love for her family. She leaves behind cherished memories that will continue to bring comfort and smiles to all who knew and loved her. Her family finds peace in knowing she has been reunited with the love of her life, Charles, and that her legacy of love, laughter, and resilience will live on for generations to come. Online condolences may be made at https://www.bailey - howardfuneralhome.com