Frances Friedman Heyman

Frances (Friedman) Heyman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Frances grew up surrounded by family and cherished time spent at their homes around Houston and Galveston, where summers were filled with beach gatherings and laughter.

Frances was a graduate of San Jacinto High School in Houston, Texas, and began her college years at Stephens College, later attending the University of Texas and Sophie Newcomb. In 1956, she married the love of her life, Irion "Bud" Heyman, and together they raised two daughters, Cathy Heyman (James) and Laura Perlman (Andy). She is preceded in death by her loving husband Bud, and brothers, Albert, David, and Max Friedman. She was a proud grandmother to Jay Siegel (Anna) and Jillian Siegel, and adored being a great-grandmother to little Walker Siegel. She is survived by her step-grandchildren Zach (Jackie) Perlman and Alexis Perlman, previous son-in-law Brett Siegel as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Frances had a deep passion for dogs and throughout her life, gave a loving home to many. She was an avid tennis player, skilled bridge player, and enjoyed countless hours of mahjong and Mexican Train with friends. Her quiet competitiveness shone through at the card table, where she almost always came out ahead. Frances found joy in gardening, especially in nurturing her tomatoes and azaleas, which always seemed to thrive under her care. Known for her sharp wit and feisty spirit, Frances never hesitated to make her feelings known, whether in lively conversation or by announcing at a party that it was time to leave (and promptly doing so), always keeping those around her on their toes.

In their 50+ years of marriage, Frances and Bud loved to travel together with family and friends, exploring the world and creating lifelong memories along the way. She was also incredibly generous, using her resources to create opportunities for her family. Her gifts of education and travel support gave her children and grandchildren the freedom to learn, grow, and explore the world, an enduring legacy that shaped their lives in countless ways. In her later years, Frances moved to Austin where she was surrounded by family and companionship.

Frances will be remembered for her strength, humor, generosity, love of family, devotion to her many dogs, and the joy she found in her garden and her games. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Citizens for Animal Protection by visiting their website CAP4pets.org