Mary Frances Eldridge

Mary Frances Eldridge, 85, of Little Rock, passed away May 28, 2018. She was born in Little Rock to Bernard and Tofelia Heinz, and was a member of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. She was the first student in the St. Vincent School of Medical Technology and worked at St. Vincent Infirmary and the Little Rock Pediatric Clinic for 25 years. Preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bernard A. Heinze, she is survived by her husband of 60 years, William H. Eldridge; sons, Bernard M. Eldridge of Little Rock and William E. Eldridge (Kelly) of Benton; daughter, Cynthia F. Davis (Robert) of Bellevue, Washington; sister, Virginia Carey (Ed); four grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. A special thank-you to the entire staff at Foxridge Assisted Living in Bryant, especially Camry Clark with whom Fran had a special bond. Visitation will be Thursday, May 31, beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cathedral of Saint Andrew Rectory Building Fund. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Eldridge's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.