She was the widow of Charles Dean Rea, a caregiver at the Guesthouse and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie Proffitt.
Survivors include one son, Charles Brandon Rea of Monticello; two daughters, Denise Hoover of Monticello and Leigh Anne Jollie of Tacoma, WA; one brother, Bill Proffitt; five grandchildren, Lacey Rea, Mattie Jollie, Gracie Booker, Emma Jollie and Caden Rea; and two very close and dear friends, Casey and Renee Keeling.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Steve Fleming officiating. Visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.


Condolences(11)
Michelle Hammons
Monticello, AR Monday, February 20, 2017 Ms. Fran was a very sweet lady! Prayers going up for her family in this very hard time.Jeremy Ewell
Wilmar, AR Friday, February 10, 2017 Prayers are with you allWaverland Watson
Watson, AR Friday, February 10, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. Fran was a dear, sweet lady. May God bless you all with His comfort and strength.Ronny Palmer
, OH Thursday, February 9, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss,your mom was a great personWendi Fortenberry
angleton, TX Thursday, February 9, 2017 I love ya'll so much! I wish I could be there! I loved Fran! Praise God she is with Jesus now!Leon Adams
Houston, TX Thursday, February 9, 2017 My prayers and thoughts of peace st this time! So sorry for your loseSonya chapman
, TX Wednesday, February 8, 2017 R.I.P my friend I will miss you.work won't be the same with out you.I know you are dancing in the sky with chuck. Fly high sweet lady. Prayers for all.Candy Bray
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Fran was a very dear friend to me and I miss her so much already! Work is not the same without her! Lacey and family my thoughts and prayers are with u! May the Lord keep his hands in u all and bring u peace and comfort in this trying time! Fran, I love you and will see u again!Delbert and Candy Sizemore
Dermott, AR Tuesday, February 7, 2017 A dear friend for many years in Dermott . Prayers for the family.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Dear Brandon, I am very sorry about the loss of your mom. You & your family have my sympathy and prayers at this sad time. It is my prayer that you find comfort in knowing that your mom is with the Lord. Love, Ms KayClara
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 7, 2017 RIP my friend, till we meet again. Fran will be missed by the staff and residents at The Guest House of Monticello.