Tribute to Fran Lyndon

(Published in October 2000 Aldersgate's Experiences)

Four new sewing machines will soon be on the way to the highlands of Guatemala as part of Aldersgate United Methodist Church Sewing Machine Project.

This year the sewing machines are being given in loving memory of Fran Lyndon. Fran passed into heaven on February 21, 2000, after a courageous five month battle against cancer.

Fran was a warm and loving person who touched the lives of those who knew her. She was very active in the life of this church and served on various church committees including the Administrative Board, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee and the Joel Committee. Fran was treasurer of the United Methodist Women and the past president and secretary of the Susanna Wesley Circle.

For 6 years Fran served as co-chair of the Aldersgate CROP Walk and she also served as a volunteer with the Duke Children's Classic. Fran was instrumental in the design and completion of the new Family Life Center. She prepared and delivered meals to shut-ins, the Night Shelter and the ACRA House.

Fran also spent much of her time working on the Mission Board where she always supported foreign missions and was especially supportive of the Guatemala Sewing Machine Project.

The four sewing machines are being purchased from donations from the Mission Yard Sale, the United Methodist Women Plant Sale, the Susanna Wesley Circle and Fran's husband, Joe Lyndon.

A service will be held in Guatemala to dedicate these sewing machines from Aldersgate and in memory of Fran. A picture of Fran is also being sent. The memory of Fran Lyndon will continue to live on among us here, but her memory will also live on in the hearts and minds of the poor of Guatemala.

Photo of Fran that was taken to Guatemala