Gerrel Frances Baggett Bledsoe Rundles of Cairo, IL, died at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Frances worked for Cairo Elks Lodge No. 651 for 18 years.  She then worked for Mid South Towing, Teco Barge Line and United Barge Line for 22 years as a cook on the river.

She was a faithful member of Mighty Rivers Regional Worship Center in Cairo. She loved her church and volunteering at the church Thrift Shop. Coordinating the bereavement dinners was an important ministry to her.

She is survived by one daughter, Tina (Bryan) Harris-Klein of Wickliffe, KY;  one son, Kenneth (Lisa) Rundles of Lovelaceville, KY; one brother, Richard (Dee) Bledsoe of Jacksonville, NC; a niece, Melissa (Jason) Koontz of Wickliffe, KY; her granddaughters  Sabrina Rundles of Cairo, IL, Crystal Harris of Wickliffe, KY, and Brittany Rundles of Metropolis, IL, and  grandsons,  Blake (Seth) Rundles of West Paducah, KY and Chase Rundles of Lovelaceville, KY; six great grandchildren, Cameron, Payten, AJ, Aurora, Alissa and Dylan, cousin Mary Droge of Wickliffe, KY; and several nieces, nephews and other family members.