Frances Mims, 78, of Cisco, died on Friday, December 24, 2004, in an Eastland hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel in Stanton with Van Pendergrass, minister of Downtown Church of Christ officiating.The family will receive friends Monday, December 27, from 5 PM to 7PM at the funeral home. She was born on September 10, 1926, in Royce City, Texas to Charlie and Irene Matthews and married Douglas Mims on January 4, 1947 in Midland, Texas. Mrs. Mims was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Stanton.Survivors include her husband, Douglas Mims of Cisco; her daughter & son-in-law, Sandra and Don Dickenson of Abilene; one sister, Crentell Simmons of West Point, Mississippi and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. The family suggests memorials to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,