Frances Ann Bittinger of Dallas, Texas passed away on November 28, 2017 at the age of 63 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 19, 1954 in Dallas, TX to Louis and Vera Benavidez. Frances enjoyed spending time with her family, loved music and dancing and was always in good spirits. She enjoyed making people laugh with her jokes. Frances was a beautiful lady that will be sorely missed. She is survived by her love, James F. Yankie; daughters Virginia Buchanan and husband Clay and Melanie Bittinger; son Eric Ashby and wife JoLynn; brother Louis Benavidez, Jr. and wife Rita; sister Helen Lambert and husband Larry and brother David Martinez and wife Dawn; niece, Tanya Gibson and husband Jason and many other nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Logan Buchanan, Dorian and Dominick Ashby, Jacob Robinson and Jason Bishop. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church on January 2, 2018 at 10:00 am. Inurnment to follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery.
