Mrs Frances Shivers Cleverdon

Frances Lewitt Shivers Cleverdon, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home in Magnolia Springs, Alabama on June 3, 2023. She was born in Marion, Alabama to parents William Lewitt Shivers and Willie Mae Perkins on March 26, 1925 Frances is survived by her grandchildren Claude Connelly and Marilea Kolenc; great grandchildren Amber Lee Kolenc and Mary Frances Connelly; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Frances was the oldest of four children. Her siblings Mildred Sheen, Elizabeth Wheelock and William Shivers have preceded her in death. Frances attended Judson College in Marion, Alabama. In 1942, she married the love of her life, Leroy Childress Cleverdon who preceded her in death in 1979. Leroy and Frances were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Mary Lynn, who passed away in 1999. Shortly after World War II, Frances and Leroy moved to Baldwin County, and in 1978 they moved to Magnolia Springs. It didn’t take long for her to develop a reputation that would eventually become a legacy of service to her community. Always one to work… Frances was a farmer, owned and operated Christmas tree, nursery, and antique businesses; worked in the insurance industry; and most notably was a real estate agent for the remainder of her career. She finally retired as a realtor at the young age of 92 years old. Outside of her professional career, Frances loved nature and took great pride in her garden and beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed “treasure hunting” for antiques and going to estate sales. She had recently found a passion for researching family history and learning about her ancestors. Most of all, she loved visiting with her family and friends, especially over a cup of coffee. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and her great-granddaughters were the light of her life. She was the classic steel magnolia, full of grace and charm. She represented the sweetness and thoughtfulness of a true southern belle, with the love and greatness of a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be missed in person, but never missed in memories. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Chapel located at 14755 Oak Street in Magnolia Springs on June 24, 2023, beginning at 3:00pm followed by a reception at Magnolia Springs Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in her memory to St. Paul’s Episcopal Chapel, https://stpaulsms.org/, Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department, https://magnoliaspringsfire.com/ or Stray Love Foundation, https://straylovefoundation.org/ .

Mrs Frances Shivers Cleverdon

March 26, 1925 - June 3, 2023