Date of Birth

July 10, 1927

Date of Death

November 15, 2025

Frances “Tati” Hargett passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Linzy Restore Hargett. She was born on July 10, 1927, in Seattle, Washington to Henriette Wilson and Lewis Wilson, and later raised by her mother and stepfather Tetua Pambrun. She was raised in Tahiti, but later returned to the United States in her early 20’s.

Tati made her home in Santa Barbara, where she managed apartment buildings and worked as a bookkeeper and receptionist. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and joyful spirit.

A devoted member of The Unity Church of Santa Barbara, Tati’s faith guided her life. Over the years, she became a beloved “adopted mother” to many from her church family, including her very special adopted daughter Adrienne Morinini (& spouse Rick Morinini).

She was preceded in death by her two brothers, John G. Wilson and Coco Pambrun. She is survived by her sister Celitha Pambrun, who currently resides in Tahiti and her sister-in-law Andre Pambrun. She is also survived by her two beloved nieces, Linda Mounday and Shirley Zolezzi; great-nephew Paul J. Brennan (& wife Tracy); and many nephews who reside in Tahiti.

She will be missed by many who were blessed to share in her light. Funeral arrangements will be managed by the McDermott-Crockett Morturary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Institute, a cause close to the family’s heart.