Frances Stewart Scarboro

Frances Stewart Scarboro, 92, died January 29, 2019, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. A Jacksonville native, Frances attended local schools, graduating from Landon High School, Class of 1945. Frances married William (Billy) Carswell, and this union produced 3 children; William Craig Carswell (Deceased), John Malcolm Carswell (Margaret), Rebecca Carswell Zonis (Michael). Following her divorce, Frances married John P. Scarboro Jr., a Fernandina resident, and had a wonderful life with John for 42 years. Frances remained active playing golf and working in her garden until she became afflicted with on-set, dementia. Even then, Frances and John continued to entertain at the home they built on the creek off Black Rock Road in Yulee. The home was filled with family, relatives, and friends. In addition to her husband, John Scarboro, and her children, Frances is survived by her three granddaughters; Kitty Carswell, Mary Elizabeth Clark (Justin), Christy Rutland (Rob), and 7 great-grandchildren, Jonah, Jack, Morgan and Aubrey Clark, Rylee, Chase and Addison Rutland. Her sister in law Trish Harrell (Paul) and brother in law Wade Scarboro (Jeanette). Family and friends will gather at a later date to celebrate a wonderful life well-lived.
For those who may wish, a memorial may be given in her name to a charity of your choice.