Frances "Mae" Taff of Jefferson City, MO, formerly of Steelville, MO passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011 at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born in St. Louis, MO to Francis Stroud and Hazel (Hicks) Stroud. Frances Mae was a life-long member of the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and playing Scrabble to win and also loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals which she was an avid fan. For many years, she loved taking care of her cat, Taffy, who now lives with her daughter. Frances Mae is survived by two sons, Rev. Charles Taff and wife Vicky of Brewster, KS and Clayton Taff of Cuba, MO; two daughters, Cathy Brandt of St. Louis, MO and Carla Eikermann and husband Jerry of Holts Summit, MO; one brother, Marvin Stroud and wife Doris of O'Fallon, MO; thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Annette and Amanda Taff; four sisters, Norma Keene, Iris Richter, Alyce Jones and Ellen Redus. Visitation was from 12:00 noon until time of service on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace" and "If You Could See Me Now" was played. Committal prayer and burial were in the Steelville Cemetery. Honored to be casket bearers were Jordan Taff, Les Young, J.W. Wright, Jason Brandt, Brandon Boyer and Jerry Eikermann. Memorials may be given to the Victory House Christian Academy c/o of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.