About
Frances Woodward was the original owner and broker of Frances No. 1 Realty. She started in the business in 1976 and opened her first office in 1977 at Tiffany Plaza in Ardmore. In 1980, she moved her business to its current location at 1110 NW K Street, Ardmore. She served the Ardmore area and the surrounding counties operating the real estate agency for a total of 40 years. She left a wonderful legacy of service to the industry.
She truly practiced integrity and honesty throughout her long career and her motto was, “You are my number one concern”. She was instrumental in organizing the Southern Oklahoma Board of Realtors, held many offices in the organization and was honored as Realtor of the Year. Frances No.1 Realty has been a member of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce since the company’s origin.
Frances was born in the Gene Autry area of Carter County and lived in that area all her life. She married Carl Woodward in 1946 and they raised 4 daughters. They owned and operated a small cattle ranch. She was always dedicated to her family of 4 daughtrs, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Frances was the dedicated director of the Methodist Youth Fellowship and other youth programs, keeping the community teenagers active and involved. On one occasion, she arranged for them to have their first ride in an airplane and also scheduled many Friday night skating parties. She is known for her pecan pies and the food that she took to those who were ill or in need, and she always extended helping hand – whether it was at the hospital, nursing home, or to someone who was down on their luck.
She married Merle Maxwell just before their 80th birthdays. They enjoyed bible study, church and traveling, and were active members and dedicated servants of the LORD at the Gene Autry Methodist Church, where Frances was a lifelong member.