Frances K. Wilcox

Frances K. Wilcox, 84, of Morehead City and formerly of Miami, FL, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

The family will celebrate her life privately.

Frances was born on December 16, 1936, to the late John L. and Rita Kennedy, in Miami, Florida where she lived most of her life. She recently moved to Morehead City 4 years ago.

Frances enjoyed her life to the brightest and fullest.  She took the most pride in her daughters and grandchildren. She never met a stranger and was called “Momma Wilcox” or “Mau Mau” by so many throughout her life, always helping anyone who needed it.  She loved family gatherings and anything that sparkled. Her inability to stop giggling, the need for a “biggie diet coke as soon as the car pulled out of the driveway, jingling bangled arm, perfectly placed “big hair”, colorful bejeweled wardrobe, Christmas ball red fingernails year round, along with her contagious smile will always be remembered by those who knew her.  Her legacy of strength, courage, tenacity, and family devotion will be carried forward by her loved ones.

She is survived by her companion, Sonny Casca of Morehead City; daughters, Patricia Gibbs and husband Brad of Inverness, FL and Jackie L. Wilcox of Morehead City, NC; and grandchildren, Katie Smith and husband Brian of Raleigh, T.J. Kelly of Raleigh, Lauren Kelly of Morehead City, Logan Kelly of Charlotte, and Peyton Kelly of Morehead City.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Wilcox; siblings, and grandson, Jack Kelly.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.