Mrs. Frankie McBride, aged 59, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. McBride will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Solid Rock Community Church, located at 5030 Pine Burr Street, Beaumont, Texas 77708 with burial to follow at Anthony Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.  A public viewing will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel with the practicing of social distancing and Facial Masks recommended. Visitation for Mrs. McBride will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Church, with the practicing of social distancing and Facial Masks recommended.

Frankie's Journey

Frankie Ballard McBride, 59, of Beaumont was born February 1, 1965, in Tenha, Texas, Panola County passed away at St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas, on October 21, 2024. She was born to her parents the late Steve Osborne Ballard, Sr. and mother, The late Imogene Johnson Johnson.
Frankie moved to Beaumont with her parents at an early age and went to school in the Beaumont area. She attended Bethune Elm Crocket Jr High and graduated from Beaumont Charlton-Pollard High School class of 1983.
Frankie Ballard McBride is survived by her five children, Fleata Johnson (Donald Lewis), Kavin Ballard,  Huey Martin, Traylon Martin and Sherman Martin, Jr.
Frankie was preceded death by her mother, Imogene Johnson and father, Osborne Ballard, Sr; bonus Dad, Huey Johnson who made her a daddy's girl; daughter, Gracie Ballard; sister, Loria Douglas; brother, Joe Dan Ballard.
Frankie was blessed with, eleven grandchildren; nine grandsons: Devin Barclay, Leelan Clark, Caleb Williams, Kaden Clark, Issac Douglas, Joshua Wilson, Brayden Martin, Namreh Martin, Ajayden; two granddaughters, Jasmine Ballard and Holly Ballard; one great-grandson, Draylin Barclay all from Beaumont Texas; brothers, Denieca Ballard Sr. (Carol) of Beaumont Texas, Osborne Ballard, Sr. (Belinda) of Clarksville, Tennessee, Dexter Ballard Sr. (Andrea) of Beaumont Texas, Terry Ballard of Beaumont and Jerome Ballard of Corpus Christi, Texas; Godson, Arron Robert's of Beaumont, Texas.
Frankie gave her life to Christ at an early age, knowing Jehovah GOD is her creator and The Master of her life.
Frankie was a vibrant feisty entrepreneur. Frankie was also known for her famous Tamales Pie and downhome southern/Cajun cooking. People would travel far just to come taste one of her delicious southern/Cajun dinners. Frankie had the voice of an angel, She would get up and sing her favorite gospel song to get her day started.
Children of all races love Frankie, she had several names like Mama Frankie, the Cool Cup, and Candy Lady.
Frankie had her only little thrift store called Frankie Best Kept Secret. Frankie would give you the shirt off her back, always smiling through obstacles that life throws at her. Frankie heard a voice saying, "Well done, my faithful servant your job and debt is paid come rest in eternal peace.
Frankie will be missed by many family members and friends. and an host of nieces and nephews.