Photo courtesy of Smith Family Funeral Homes - Knox City
Knox City, Texas
Nov 14, 1929 – Sep 16, 2025
Frances Helen Beckham King (November 14, 1929 - September 16, 2025), born at the very beginning of the difficult years of the Great Depression, was raised by her Grandfather, John Perkins Beckham, a humble, hardworking farmer, on a small sandy farm in Rochester, Texas. Times were hard and all...
Read MoreMrs. King was a very sweet caring woman & teachers. I miss her & our chats on fb. RIP
THELMA ROAN
October 31, 2025 | Abilene, TX | Student
What can I say about Miss King? She was a wonderful and loving person. It’s a great loss for us but a great gain for God. I will miss you her. Love you always, Nydia.
Nydia Ruiz
September 30, 2025 | San Benito, TX | Friend
Prayers for Frances family. She was always in attendance at Rochester Homecomings and recognized as one of the oldest graduate at the last homecoming. She was an inspiration to all.
Teresa Scoggins
September 28, 2025
Ms. King was such a sweet lady, we sure missed seeing her at Dollar General, she will be greatly missed by all, RIP sweet lady
Donna Bodkin
September 24, 2025 | Rochester, TX | Friend
Frances taught me at o’Brien ,and her nephew Jerry Thomas was my best friend I will miss Frances . Bill duncan
Bill Duncan
September 24, 2025 | Knox City, TX
Mrs. King is 1 of the main reasons I stayed in school. She really cared about the kids. Wouldn't be where I'm at today without her. Thank You. Mike
Michael Valimont
September 22, 2025 | Snyder, TX | Student
