Private family services for Fannie Lou "Fran" Worthen were held in the Fort Sill National Cemetery under direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Fannie Lou "Fran" Worthen, age 98, Lawton, died Saturday, September 1, 2018 following a brief illness.  She was born in Perryville, Kentucky.  She married Dr. Rodney L. Worthen on November 29, 1946 at First Baptist Church in Lawton.  He preceded her in death on February 24, 2009.

She served as a registered nursing during World War II, serving in the Philippine Islands and other islands in the South Pacific.  She was a member of First Baptist Church where she had also taught Sunday school and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She loved her Lord and was deeply devoted to her country.

She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law and 11 grandchildren.

Her parents, six brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 501 SW B Avenue, Lawton, Oklahoma 73501.