KEENE — Frances Flowers, 95, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014. Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson. Interment: Keene Cemetery. Visitation: One hour prior to the service. Sarah Frances Bothe was born in Denison, TX on February 11, 1919 to Esther Ragsdale Bothe and Herman Louis Antone Bothe. Frances is survived by two younger siblings Lydia Joe Meissner and Jim Bothe. Frances married the love of her life George William Flowers on November 2, 1934 and enjoyed a happy marriage of 65 years until the time of Bill’s death. They were the proud parents of three daughters June, Billie, and Daphne. June married Merle Bascom in 1960 and gave Bill and Frances their first grandchild Kevin, followed by Kimber, Lydia, and Teresa. Billie married Darrell Cross in 1965 and added two grandkids with Anthony and Scott. Daphne’s son Blake was Frances’ youngest grandchild. Great grandchildren are Ashley Bascom, Mitchell Bascom, Lilly Bascom, Gracie Bascom-Brown, and 6 month old Olivia Best who Grand Mommy was very proud to meet just four months ago. Frances never met a stranger and made everyone around her feel good she enjoyed entertaining, cooking, and visiting with her guests. She was an avid reader and could often be found reading to her grandkids or her husband. She was very charismatic, resourceful, and creative. When June and Billie were young she sewed their dresses from flour sack material, with patterns she designed herself. Frances and Bill were determined their daughters would have a Christian education so they decided to relocate from Sherman, TX to Keene, TX in 1944 to be close to Christian schools. In 1919 when Frances was born, no one (Especially Frances) could have ever imagined that 95 years later there would have been hundreds of comments, condolences, and memories of her on social media outlets like Facebook. But if she could have imagined it and she was able to she not only would “Like” all of the comments I am sure she would write each of those who commented a personal note, because she did love people. The family would like to thank everyone who has reached out to us in the last few days with your kind words and all of you who have taken the time to attend today to show your support to the family and respect for Frances.Survivors: Daughters, Billie Flowers Cross, Daphne Flowers Best and companion, Kevin Cully; son-in-law, Merle Bascom; sister, Lydia Meissner; brother, Jim Bothe; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Video Password: flowers
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Dear Ones,
Love and blessings to you, and many fond memories.
I loved her too,
Fannie
We will see you on Tuesday.
Dear Ones,
Love and blessings to you, and many fond memories.
I loved her too,
Fannie
We will see you on Tuesday.
i see this beautiful picture and think of the last conversation i had with frances…and how sweet, gracious, thoughtful, she was. and my oh, my how much she loved and missed her bill. so, now she is with him and so happy. rest in peace now sweet sweet frances.
i see this beautiful picture and think of the last conversation i had with frances…and how sweet, gracious, thoughtful, she was. and my oh, my how much she loved and missed her bill. so, now she is with him and so happy. rest in peace now sweet sweet frances.
Though I left Keene 55 years ago, I remember Frances and her cheerful smile very well. We lived two blocks down the street and I went to school with June and Billie. To the family, may God bring you each comfort and hope as you share your remembrance of such a wonderful loving Christian. May her example of love and kindness be an inspiration and blessing to each of you both in your time of grief and in the days and years to come until you meet her again on that great resurrection morning.
Though I left Keene 55 years ago, I remember Frances and her cheerful smile very well. We lived two blocks down the street and I went to school with June and Billie. To the family, may God bring you each comfort and hope as you share your remembrance of such a wonderful loving Christian. May her example of love and kindness be an inspiration and blessing to each of you both in your time of grief and in the days and years to come until you meet her again on that great resurrection morning.
thoughts and prayers to the family. We never met Francis but heard many good things about her.her grandson Scott is a blessing to our family now.
thoughts and prayers to the family. We never met Francis but heard many good things about her.her grandson Scott is a blessing to our family now.
Thinking about you all during this time of loss. I know the memories of her will keep you going.
Our love,
Neely Roe Fortinberry, David Lassiter, and Chanda Roberts Roe
Thinking about you all during this time of loss. I know the memories of her will keep you going.
Our love,
Neely Roe Fortinberry, David Lassiter, and Chanda Roberts Roe
What special memories I have of “Aunt Francis” who was like another mother to me! While at “SWJC” June and I were best friends and spent a lot of time at her home. Some of the recipes I received from Aunt Frances are the BEST!! What a joy its been to visit with her over the past few months. A few weeks ago when I walked in she saw me coming and said, “My dear Earline, I’m so happy to see you.” I will miss her, however, I’m comforted to know the next thing she will see is the face of Jesus, who she knows so well. Love and hugs to all the family. May God wrap His great big arms of love around each of you. Know that you were each her pride and joy. With love, Earline
What special memories I have of “Aunt Francis” who was like another mother to me! While at “SWJC” June and I were best friends and spent a lot of time at her home. Some of the recipes I received from Aunt Frances are the BEST!! What a joy its been to visit with her over the past few months. A few weeks ago when I walked in she saw me coming and said, “My dear Earline, I’m so happy to see you.” I will miss her, however, I’m comforted to know the next thing she will see is the face of Jesus, who she knows so well. Love and hugs to all the family. May God wrap His great big arms of love around each of you. Know that you were each her pride and joy. With love, Earline