Charles William Wakefield, in Houston, Texas. Susan resided in Bastrop, Texas with her
daughter Keely Bauler, and great-granddaughter Isabella Bauler. Susan was an indomitable
figure whose resourcefulness carried her through many hardships in life. Despite the hardships
she faced Susan was a vivacious friend, passionate mother and grandmother, and driven
businesswoman.
Known by many as the woman who nurtured The Original Roundtop Antiques Fair to become
one of the largest antiques fairs in the nation, owning and operating Roundtop was only a part of
her legacy. Prior to this, Susan and her late husband “Bo” Quentin Jerald Franks traveled the
world with Willie Nelson & Family as Willie’s original concert merchandisers. Susan’s passion for
Western and Native American culture often found her in New Mexico, where she hosted many
antique and gun shows throughout the years. While working at such a high level required Susan
to be “wise as a serpent”, this never stopped her from being “kind as a dove”. Susan had a
compassionate nature which she shared with many in need over the years, often providing
consistent work and support for the people who came into her life. Susan’s place in the
community will certainly be missed.
Susan passed away in her home on September 06, 2023, and is survived by her loving
daughter, Keely Bauler, her stepsons, John Franks and James Franks, her grandchildren,
Victoria Herrera, Georgia Bauler, Quen Franks, Ethan Franks, Daniel Franks, Andrea Lynch and
Austin Franks, and her great-grandchildren, Isabella Bauler, “Bo” Benjamin Flora, Abigail
Herrera, Fiona Franks, and Rainier Franks.
A funeral service is to be held Friday, September 15, 2023, 11:00 AM at Cook-Walden Funeral
Home (6100 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752) with interment immediately to follow at Austin
Memorial Park (2800 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78731). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com for the Franks family.
