Frances L. Heavener- Born June 4, 1947 in Gaston County to Katie and Clarance Bell. She passed away June 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by Billy M. Heavener, her husband of 48 years. She has 2 daughters and 1 son. Judy and Donnie Cox of Dallas, June Heavener and fiancée Paul Perkins of Lowell, Billy and Sandy Heavener of Gastonia. Grandchildren are Ashley Hibbler of Dallas, Patricia Locklear of Lowell and Benjamin Locklear of Cherryville. There are 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of Judy Cox on Friday, June 11th at 6pm until.