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Aunt Bea living in Siler City is a curiosity. Known as a benefactor of causes & participant in parades as well as being grumpy & abrasive, Frances Bavier spent her time in NYC & then Los Angeles before retiring to Siler City. She passed away in 1989 but a lot of Carolinians have an interest in her time here & we’re going to take a look at her legacy.
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