Frances Ruth Veatch, 98, of Avon passed away on Friday December 9, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. Fran retired form LS Ayres in 1991 where she worked in special events and drove the train to Santa Land. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Ruby Bays, and her husband Ben L. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Teresa) Veatch, granddaughter Tracy (James) Stone, grandson Jason Wolf, and 4 great-grandchildren, Eve and Blaire Stone and Zayden and Wyatt Wolf, who she enjoyed spending time with, and dog Ava. She loved spending time on her front porch and riding on the golf cart and being outdoors in general. She will be greatly missed by all family and friends. There will be a Celebration of Life at her home on February 11, 2023, from 2-4pm.