Frances Buckler

I worked with Frances at The Fort Worth Surgery Center. We became good friends. She was a wonderful person, very Real. So sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always wonderful and generous to me. She will be missed

Not a single phone call

I’ll miss you mom

I have too many memories of Aunt Frances to mention, or even to recall in one sitting, but the memory that best encapsulates Aunt Feances for me is from our trip to Europe in the early 70's. We pulled up in front of some palace near London, maybe Kinnsington, iPalace, in the stretch limo. My mom, Aunt Lee, gets out first in her fur coat. It was cold in London for us Texans. Next all of us kids pile out of the limo. Then Aunt Frances comes out in her long mink coat and all of her jewels, looking like two million bucks. The usually stiff palace guards take one look at mom, look at us kids, then look at Aunt Frances, at each orher, at Aunt Frances again, then give us the royal salute. They thought mom was the governess of us kids, and Aunt Frabces was some sort of royalty. They were right. I will aways love and miss Aunt Frances.

Dear Mrs. Buckler, I feel very fortunate to have met you a few years ago, you embraced me with your beautiful heart, you were like a second mother to me, I will always remember the happy "girls talks" and visit, the wine and champagne, I loved your fun stories from your past, we used to laugh remembering even the most simple little things in life. I wish I would have spent more time with you, you were the happiest person I knew, you had such beautiful attitude and sweetest smile I've ever seen. Sweet Lady, you will always be in my heart, your smile is pictured on the white orchid that you gave me 4 years ago, and has been blooming every year. Thank you for keep hugging me and blessing me from haven, I know that you knew I loved you, you will always be in my heart. Much Love.

Though I did not know Frances well, she came into my life when Dr. Moore took me under his wing as my mentor and friend. I delighted in multiple conversations with Dr. Moore over their antics in earlier years and the light she brought into everyone's life. The times I did have the pleasure to see her, she bore a smile, a graceful charm and the sweetest demeanor of any person I have met. I am sorry for her loss and am so thankful for having had the chance to know her. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Moore and all those who will miss this ray of light.

Frances came into my life at a very dark time when I had been in a deep depression for sometime. My friend Don was her caretaker, but I was surprised when he said that Frances had invited me to come and stay with them in Her home in Ft Worth. I was complete stranger but she very graciously invited me into her home. My stay was rather lengthy and I left better than when I arrived. There were other invitations and stays. When Dr. Moore bought her a new house. She hired me to help pack up her old house. As we packed her possessions she would share the memories attached to them and I became aware of what a “rich” life she had lived, not in the money sense but in the full, interesting and varied well lived life sense. After the move, I was shocked when she asked me to decorate her new home. I still don’t know why she asked me, I had very little experience and had never done anything of that magnitude. Perhaps it was because we both shared a love of Art Deco. In any event we began a project that would span a year or more and that changed my life for the better. I virtually moved into the guest room. Decorating Frances’ home was mainly figuring out how to best display the many beautiful possessions Frances had collected during her life and filling in the gaps with new things that expressed her personality and taste. My favorite room was Frances bedroom. It was pure Frances. Frances was a fashion queen! She had style, taste and just enough flare to be striking. As Don said so accurately about her obituary picture, “Frances could rock a hat.” When the decorating was finished I moved to Phoenix, but I always came “home” for Christmas, because Frances and Don had become “home” to me. I didn’t come to Benbrook for Christmas this year, in large part because Phoenix has come home to me now which is a good thing looking back. I live a “rich” life now that I could not have have imagined nine years ago when I first met Frances Buckler in no small part because she graciously invited me into her home and then encouraged me to take a chance and try things I never done before. Thanks Frances.

Roger I am so sorry for your loss of your precious Frances. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the coming days and weeks. We all believe that one day we will see our loved ones again, and it will be for eternity. Hang on to your memories, they will become more precious as time goes on. When we all get to heaven what a day of rejoicing it will be, when we all see Jesus we will sing and shout the victory. Frances will be waiting for you as she has already seen Jesus! You have been very special in Mike and my life, you are the reason we moved here and I am very grateful for all you have done for my family. I love you!

Dr. Roger, I don't think of you without Francis by your side. At Century II, many years ago ,she suggested a drink for me without alcohol and I loved it. Most of all I am so thankful Francis was in Joe's life and all the wonderful times he had with you both. She was always giving of herself to others. May God give you Comfort and Peace. Glena

Frances was the favorite of all the girls at Mac’s House. She was gracious, funny, classy and everything we wanted to be. The last thing I said to her was that she had always been my role madel and she responded “I always will be!” My thoughts go out to Roger and Don. Frances will be missed by so many folks.

Aunt Frances, all though we did not talk as much as we would of liked I know you still loved me and my family and I know that you knew we loved you. I know you and my dad your brother are having a grand time in heaven. I enjoy the memories of getting to go spend the night with Aunt Frances and the family get together's on Christmas Eve. Thank you for being you. You are special in many ways. Love You

Roger you and Frances were the cool Mom & Dad I always wanted! Ms. Frances will be missed a lot! Heres a vodka salad to Ms. France And all my Love

Dear Don, Dr. Moore, along with All you loved her and had the opportunity to meet her. My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace. May our Lord make His face to shine upon you and give you His peace.

Ms Frances-What a beautiful ray of light you are thank you for your heart of compassion for others.

My closest friend and confidant for nearly the past ten years. I loved her dearly and I feel lost without her.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.