Frances Evelyn Tidwell Cheek

On October 8, 1933, Fannie Rosetta Wormington and Charles Tidwell welcomed their beautiful daughter Frances Evelyn Tidwell into the world. That daughter grew into a loving, kind, and compassionate soul that graced us with her presence during the 88 years of her life. She passed away on September 26, 2022. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Jan Morris and Katherine Preslar, and two brothers, Buddy Tidwell and Howard Tidwell.
Fran was no stranger to hard times and unfortunately was also preceded in death by her three children, Joe, Carla, and David. While their time on earth was short, these children blessed Frances with nine grandchildren, four of whom she was able to spend a great deal of time with, Catherine, Charlee, Christopher and Gabriel. She is also survived by two siblings, her brother Tommy and her sister Lee.
Frances was able to complete her degree and worked as a licensed practical nurse. While working she met her husband, Dr. Ben Cheek. Frances frequently told stories of all of the happy memories she shared with Ben over more than twenty years of marriage and we celebrate the fact that they are together again.
Frances Cheek was the definition of southern grace and wisdom. She would impart pieces of this wisdom into those she cared for lacing her words with love as she sought to teach you one of her hard learned life lessons. She was about business and little nonsense, however join her for a Saturday football game watching her Razorbacks and you would witness her demeanor change to that of a young girl who always loved watching any sport with her father.
We are grateful for the memories that she has left us with and the wisdom that we can continue to draw on from for many years to come.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 29, 2022, 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Fordyce. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .