Frances Herbert, 83, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018. Frances was born on May 5, 1934 in Ethel, Mississippi to the late Montford and Elizabeth Riley. She was married to the late Jim Herbert for 61 years prior to his passing in 2015. Frances enjoyed cooking for family gatherings and baking birthday cakes for her grandchildren. She was a talented seamstress, loved playing bridge with her friends, and attended countless ballgames watching her children and grandchildren. Frances was a integral part of her husband's time as the Head Umpire of the Memphis Area Umpire's Association for nearly 40 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Mike Herbert. She is survived by her daughter, Missy Buckley and her husband, Kevin; and her grandchildren, Michael Herbert, Sarah Herbert, Catherine Buckley, Claire Buckley, and Connor Buckley. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 3 from 12:30 until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mullins United Methodist Church, 4 N Mendenhall Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38117. Online condolences may be expressed at www.memphisfuneralhome.net.
