04/24/1937 – 08/15/2024

Anadarko, OK

Francella Ann Ware, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 15, 2024, in Anadarko, OK. She was born on April 24, 1937, to Wilson Mauchahty & Pearl Pewo Ware, at their home outside of Apache, OK. She grew up and attended school at Broxton & Fort Sill Indian School. Frankie met and married the love of her life, Buzz Carter. Together they made their home in Fort Cobb-Broxton, raising their children. She taught native american education & arts and crafts at Fort Cobb & Elgin Schools. Frankie was very artistic. She enjoyed beadworking, making pow-wow dresses, and moccasins, dancing & singing. Frankie will be remembered for her infectious laughter & smile. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Preceded in death by her husband, parents: Wilson Mauchahty & Pearl Pewo Ware, Children: Virgil Swift, Don Oyebi, Bo Carter, Lisa Longhat, Bobbi Carter, and David Hawks; Siblings: Bill, Truman, Marie, Tatoe, & Tom Ware, Grandson: Ryan Jon Swift; Great-Grandson: Varic Daugherty; Niece: Tonya Shaw; and Nephews: T L Baker and Thomas Ware III.