Frances Jean Buckley Williams

Frances Jean Buckley Williams was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 2, 1951. She was one of three children of Mrs. Catherine Louise Smith (deceased). The family moved to Buffalo, N.Y. in 1953. Frances met her childhood sweetheart in matrimony 1968-1984 to Samuel Jr. Bridgefourth. In 1972, the family relocated to California. Later, Frances met Buford Buckley 1988 in Buffalo N.Y. join in matrimony and relocated to Chicago Illinois. Buford Buckley preceded Frances in death 2004. Frances was blessed with one daughter, Alecia Iverson, who married Ramoth Iverson, with that union, blessed with three grandchildren Omar Iverson, Micah Iverson, Bryntnee Iverson-Hayes, married to Gentry Hayes, two great-grandchildren Gentry Hayes, and Jayden Hayes of California. Frances two sibling brothers preceded her in death Jerome Smith, and Cafford “Teddy” Smith, surviving wife Hattie Smith, born two children Renee Smith and John Smith of Buffalo N.Y. Frances' mother Catherine Smith had 12 siblings born to Adell Mayhand & husband Jimmy Mayhand. Frances leaves to cherish loves ones, two Aunt’s Hedy Mayhand, Cynthia Mayhand, Uncle Len Mayhand of Alabama, cousins of Chicago Illinois are Lillian Harris, Julius Harris, Jerome Harris, Andre Harris, Cheryl D. Harris (Person) husband Zolly Person. Frances leaves behind a host of love one’s family and friends all over the country. Frances was known as beautiful mother, and wife, inside and out. She was loving, kind, nurturing always was very caring, attentive to her daughter's, and husband needs. Frances spoiled her daughter being the only child and loved her very much. She loved her grandchildren. People known Frances for being gifted with her beautiful singing. Most of all, she was known for her outstanding cooking and hospitality. She loved cooking big meals and inviting family and friends over for dinner. Frances was baptized as a Jehovah Witnesses in 1975. “Jean” was a nickname for Frances. She was known by family and friends to be very sociable. She had lots of fun and would keep you laughing by being her natural lovable self. Quotes from Family & Friends "I love you so much, you know that bond that me and you shared. I loved when we all got together, we had so much fun and all we did was laugh. It will never be the same anymore without you. I guess I have to deal with that. You are forever in my heart and mind and I'm gonna forever miss you, this hurts so bad" ... To my Aunt Jean. "I remember your mom's bubbly disposition and her love for her grandchildren, Jehovah is a loving merciful Father. May he remember her in the resurrection. Isa 25:8 Jehovah will swallow up death forever and wipe away tears from all faces.”- Family Friend. “My grandmother hugs were so tight that she would squeeze the breath out of you. Expression of “I Love you more than a million, billion, trillion times, until she had the last, I love you!!”- Grandson’s “Life will be lonely without my mother; her beautiful smile would brighten up a room. She always gives big hugs and would love to see me smile. Although, it hurts to lose my mother. I have a kingdom hope, Act 24:15 “There’s going to be a resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous.” Rev 21:4 Jehovah promises “No more death, pain, crying former things will have passed away.” “I love you mom and will miss you so much.” Daughter “Walking the journey of grief, right now it hurts so much so many mixed emotions…those special moments of you will always bring a smile. I sat and cried wishing that I could have you back for just a little while. The special moments that we shared are now memories that I will always treasure. You will forever be in my heart, if I only knew life was so short. I would have taken the time to make more memories. I will forever cherish the moments we shared, the laughs, the hugs, the telephone conversations. You always showed so much love. In sorrow, you’re no longer here will always cause me pain, but you are forever in my heart.” Granddaughter