Frances (Gish) Breece

Last Updated on February 12, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

Frances (Gish) Breece, 80, of Elwood passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born March 4, 1945, in Cass County to Robert and Florence (Wray) Gish.  She married Jack Breece on May 24, 1984, he preceded her in death February 17, 2025.

Frances retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo with 30 years’ service.  After retirement, she and Jack moved to Spring City, TN on Watts Bar Lake, then moved to Cape Coral, FL in 2016.   She enjoyed flowers, gardening and dancing.

She is survived by her children, Bill and Janie Damewood of Knoxville, TN, Marsha and Seth McCorkle of Elwood, David Breece of California and Kelli Wainwright of Kokomo.  Her grandchildren include Cody Damewood, Nathan and Nicole Lindquist, Brandi Davidson, Bailey and Nathan Herndon, Kaitlyn Wainwright, Nicholas Wainwright, and Ashleigh Wainwright.  She is also survived by great grandchildren, Eveie, Emrie, Norah, Kiara, Malyha, Annie and Skyanne, and one great-great granddaughter, Essie. She also leaves behind her favorite child, her beloved dog Casper. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack, sister Rita, brother Eddie, and former husband Cliff Damewood.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. with services following at 2:00 p.m. at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston with Pastor Wynn Stenftenagel officiating.  Burial will follow in Musselman Cemetery in Camden.   Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com