Obituary of Frances Bavier
Frances Bavier
Frances Elizabeth Bavier (born December 14th, 1902 in Manhattan, New York City, New York) was a TV Actress who was best known for her role of Aunt Bee on the American TV series "The Andy Griffith Show". Frances died on December 6, 1989 and her death was possibly because of heart failure (old age). She was 86.
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- Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Bavier, Frances Elizabeth
- Common Name: Frances Bavier
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
- Birth Date: December 14, 1902
- Age: 86 (at death)
- Occupations:
- Active Years: 1927-1974
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
- Favorite Color: Lilac
- Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
- Favorite Actor: Humphrey Bogart
- Birth Name:
Frances Elizabeth Bavier - Father: Charles S. Bavier
- Mother: Mary S. Bavier (née Birmingham)
- Spouse/Partner:
- Russell Carpenter (married 1928-divorced 1933)
- Date: December 06 1989 at age 86
- Place: Siler City, North Carolina, United States
- Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
- Interment: Buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Siler City, North Carolina
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TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on December 14th Born in 1902 Born in New York Died in 1989 Died at age 86 Died from Congestive heart failure
Quotable Quotes:
"Damnit Andy, keep your hands to yourself."
"[speaking in the 1970s] I had played Aunt Bee for ten years and it's very, very difficult for an actress or actor to create a role and be so identified that you as a person no longer exist and all the recognition you get is for a part that's created on screen." (IMDB)
"Frances lived a full and impactful life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and talent that continues to inspire others. (V)"
"Frances Elizabeth Bavier had a successful career as an American actress, known for her most iconic role as Aunt Bee in the popular TV series "The Andy Griffith Show," but her passing was a tragedy that deeply saddened her fans and colleagues. (V)"
Is Ms. Frances Elizabeth Bavier still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.
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Oogabagley: I don’t get it If Francis. Bavier hated Playing Aunt Bee why did she even agree to play her on the Show you hardly tell she hated the role
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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-27 12:35:39
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