Susan Wakefield Franks

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.