Frances Bavier
Frances Bavier in 1964.
Born	Frances Elizabeth Bavier (1902-12-14)December 14, 1902 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	December 6, 1989(1989-12-06) (aged 86) Siler City, North Carolina, U.S.
Cause of death	Heart attack
Resting place	Oakwood Cemetery
Other names	Hazel Howard
Alma mater	Columbia University American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1930–1974

Frances Elizabeth Bavier (December 14, 1902 – December 6, 1989) was an American actress. She played Aunt Bee in the sitcom television series The Andy Griffith Show. She played the same character in the sequel series Mayberry, R. F. D.. Bavier won two Emmy Awards. She retired from acting and moved to Siler City, North Carolina. She is buried there.

Born in New York City, Bavier originally planned to become a teacher after attending Columbia University. She first appeared in vaudeville, later moving to the Broadway stage.^[1]She also appeared in an episode of the Alfred Hitchcock TV show entitled “Revenge”

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