Frances Boozer Bickley 72 peacefully reunited with her Lord and Savior at her home on September 26 2008 after her diagnosis with lung cancer in April. Frances was born on February 5 1936 to her parents the late Ligon William and Edith TeNora Hunnicutt Boozer. Frances resided in Raleigh for over 35 years and also called Newberry where she was raised her home.Frances was a wonderful person and anyone who knew her was touched by her smile her laughter and mostly her love. She was very creative and found joy in oil painting stain glass and sewing. She loved the beach but most of all she loved being home and spending time with her family. At her last high school class reunion she cites her biggest accomplishments in life as having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and being a loving and devoted wife and mother. Frances was blessed with three grandchildren and each one was the light of her life. Her love of life and her caring spirit will always be remembered. Frances was a friend to all. Frances had a deep faith in the Lord and encouraged those around her to always trust in His will and plan for their lives. Throughout her illness Frances kept her heart fixed upon Gods love and His grace.She will always be loved by her husband Herbert Duane Bickley; son David Wright Bickley and his wife Koren of Wexford PA; daughter Susanne Susie Cresto of Greensboro NC; her precious grandchildren Spencer Wright Bickley Seth Davis Bickley and Ava Elizabeth Cresto; and her sister Jane Boozer Hipp and her husband Curtis Wesley Hipp of Cayce SC.Frances was preceded in death by her parents and brother Ernest Boozer.Funeral services were held at 3:00 pm on Sunday October 5th at the Chapel of Whitaker Funeral Home.Memorials can be made to the charity of your choice or to Hospice of Wake County 1300 St. Marys Street Raleigh NC 27605.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.MeM.com or to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park Raleigh NC and Whitaker Funeral Home Newbery SC.