Frances Branum was born in Rives, Missouri on August 4, 1937 and departed this world to be with her savior on April 24, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Seb" and Myrtress (Crawford) Buck, and her brother Robert "Bob" C. Buck, and her husband of 58 years, Weldon "Buddy" Branum. She is survived by her three children: Kermit Branum, Bruce Branum and Sherry Jennings, six beautiful grandchildren: Sam, Callie and Alex Branum, Douglas, Savannah and Chelsea Jennings, and two precious great grandchildren: Hudson and Genevieve Branum.

Frances was an active and faithful member of the Hornersville First Baptist Church and then the First Baptist Church in Fredericktown. She was a 50 plus year of Eastern star and an avid Red Hatter.

She was a "notorious gamer" and was said to have never turned down a game of cards or dominos.

She is deeply loved and will be missed by many.