Mrs. Frances Carswell

On Sunday, March 29, 2026, God called Mrs. Frances Carswell of Tampa, FL, home to eternal rest. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL 33610, with Pastor Gregory Mason, Officiating, Pastor of Peace Progressive M.B. Church. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.

Frances Carswell was born on September 1, 1937, in Swainsboro, Georgia, to Joe and Leatrice Lott.  She lived a life full of love, faith, and devotion. Beyond her many accomplishments, she found true joy in the simple pleasures of life—dancing, singing in church, cooking, listening to music, and most importantly, cherishing time with her beloved family. She embraced life with boundless enthusiasm and a heart overflowing with gratitude.

Family was the foundation of Frances’s life. She was a devoted and loving wife to Clarence Carswell, whom she married on April 9, 1951. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. As a mother, she was a pillar of strength and wisdom, instilling in her children the values of hard work, compassion, and integrity. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she treasured every moment spent with them.

Frances was also a faithful member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, where she served with dedication and love. She was well known for her generosity, her willingness to help others, and her kind spirit. Many remember her as someone who would give selflessly to anyone in need. Her legacy of kindness and service will forever be cherished by all who knew her.

Frances was preceded in death by: her parents, Joe and Leatrice Lott; her brother, Herman Lott; and her sisters, Gladys Lott Pierce, Lynn Lott, and Shirley Lott Dixon.
 

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her children, Ann, Eddie (Loretha) Carswell, Vanessa, Brenda, Clarence, and Angela (Montizel) Hammonds; she also leaves a legacy of love to her grandchildren, Juan, Meka (Jeramy Thomas), Joseph, Shaquila (Carl) Orlando, Merritt, Coquila, Larry, Shontell, Tiffany, Shaquella, Taisha, Sarena, Michael, Isaac, Angela (Valencya )Tillman, Victoria, Nashana, Stephanie, Jordan, Aleesha, Faizah, Natasha, Montrale (Melissa) Hammonds, Michael, Angela, and Aaron (Dot) Pierce;  she is lovingly remembered by her siblings, Josephine Lott Morgan of Swainsboro, GA, Mary Lott Brown of Statesboro, GA, Barbara Lott Redding of Metter, GA, Patricia Lott (Daniel) Rucker of Midville, GA, Ruby Lee Lott Jackson of Orlando, FL, Larry (Yvonne) Lott of Swainsboro, GA, Lyndon Lott of Swainsboro, GA, Joe Lott Jr. of Dublin, GA), and Willie Lott of Dublin, GA; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 4202 W. Nassau Street, Tampa, FL 33607.
 
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners. 
www.raywilliamsfuneralhome.com 

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