Frances R. Mackerson Obituary in Knoxville at Unity Mortuary

Obituary For Frances R. Mackerson

Frances R. “Bo” Mackerson

Frances R. Mackerson, affectionately known as “Bo”, was called to her eternal rest on August 22, 2024, at the age of 72. Her life was a testament of humility and gratitude as she professed her love for Christ.

Born December 1, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was a proud graduate of Austin East High School, class of 1969. Ms. Bo was a humble servant, finding solace in the simplicity of life's joys. She found delight in family time, cooking, thrift shopping, and being the neighborhood’s granny, auntie, and best friend.
Her life was an expression of her faith in God. She attended Mt. Moriah FBH Church and Eternal Life Harvest Center. Her care for others continued throughout the community, as she served at Lonsdale Community Head Start Program, NHC, and later as a senior companion for the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Office on Aging. The delight of her life was nurturing the young, elderly, and all in between.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Isiah Anderson; sisters, Mary Mackerson and Mildred Greenlee; brothers, Leroy and Cecil Mackerson; and cousin, Brenda Dunn.
Those who remain in the afterglow of her smile, and who will cherish fond memories are her daughter, Kimberley (Shawn) Smith of Nashville, TN; two sons, Robert Meade Jr. of Knoxville and Micheal (Shiri) Anderson of Brentwood, TN; a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 11-12:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin 12:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary with Rev. Renee Kesler officiating.

The final resting will immediately follow at New Grey Cemetery. A dove release will conclude in her honor.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com

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My deepest condolences to your family. Bo was a beautiful light in this cold dark world. May her memory always comfort her family. God bless and I'm praying for the family.

My deepest condolences to family. Frances light truly shined as a beautiful spirt of light, uplifting light. May God comfort the family and just know she is reunited with her family in Heaven. God's everlasting light shine bright. You will be deeply missed, until we meet again.

Dear Kim and Family, we pray your strength to endure. May the Love of Jesus cover and give you Rest & Peace. Love, Ms. Davon Lawrence

Dear Kim and Family! My deepest condolences and prayers abundantly. Kim I will never forget Ms.BO, she never let us starve our Freshman year at ETSU. She always made sure our little unit was tight! So sorry for your loss again. Love you, LaTonya Anderson

Our Deepest Sympathy To The Family of Frances (BO)Mackerson.We Lived Next DoorTo Her In College Hills,now( Ridgebrook) OUR Children played together ❤️ WE all had good Times.We Will Truly Miss BO 😢🙏 The Burris Famiy, Mrs.Joyce & Mr.William

Our Deepest Sympathy goes Out to The Family of Frances(BO)Mackerson.We Lived Next Door to her in College Hills.Had Some Good Times.Our Children Played together ❤️. She will be Truly Missed 🙏

Momma Bo, I'm gonna miss Your lovely greeting with that Great Big Hug & beautiful smile. You have always welcome me, Your Other Son, with such great warmth & hospitality with that sweet soft nurturing voice. I Love ❤️ You, Momma Bo! Yours Truly, Your Daughter's Brother from another Mother, Willie Armstrong.

Thanking God for allowing such a beautiful soul to cross our paths. Ms. Bo loved God, had a sweet spirit, and a heart that gave. Ms. Bo always looked out for my mother (the late Mama Randy) when we lived in Ridgebrook Apts.(College Hills). Praying for you Kim and your brothers.
Sincerely, Erica Randolph-Allen

It's your daughter, your twin. I'm not ready, pls come back 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I love you so much, Kim Meade

Momma Bo was a wonderful woman to me and Bishop..who she called her cowboy. She will be greatly missed. Bishop and I extend our condolences to the family. We love you all. May the peace of God keep your hearts and minds.