Frances Buckles

Frances Buckles, 82, of Mounds, Ill., died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, at Meridian Manor Nursing Home in Mounds.

She was born Feb. 6, 1920, at Dongola, daughter of James W. and Lila Hall Cossiboom. She and Ellis Buckles were married Oct. 1, 1938. He died Jan. 13, 1954.

Survivors include two sons, Teddy Buckles of Nashville, Ill., and Larry Buckles of Tamms; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date at Cairo City Cemetery in Villa Ridge.

Crain Funeral Home in Tamms is in charge of arrangements.

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