Frances Self Mynatt, age 92, of Gatlinburg, TN

Frances Self Mynatt, age 92, of Gatlinburg, TN, passed away May 28, 2026.

She was born March 15, 1934, in Kershaw, SC.

Mrs. Mynatt was a gifted student, graduating as valedictorian from Rock Hill High School. She went on to attend Furman University, and later studied at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. It was there that she met her husband, Rev. Dillard A. Mynatt.

Frances and Dillard were married July 5, 1957, and shared many years of ministry together as he served as pastor of First Baptist Churches in Madisonville, TN; Forest City; and Oak Ridge, TN. They later retired to Gatlinburg, TN, in 1987.

A member of First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg, Mrs. Mynatt had a lifelong passion for missions, her church, and the many friendships she cherished.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dillard A. Mynatt, and her son, Michael D. Mynatt.

She is survived by her son, Daniel S. Mynatt and wife, Marcy, of Hendersonville, her grandsons, Joshua Mynatt (Madie) and Caleb Mynatt; and her great-grandson, Theodore Steven Mynatt.

A service of committal will be held Fri., June 5, at 2pm at Grandview Memorial Park in Rock Hill, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mission Fund of First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg, TN.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg Sat., June 27 at a time to be announced later.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.