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Debbie Wilson posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
I met Francis at the Easter Basket Blessing at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Like everyone observes, she always made a new friend, happily me. While awaiting the priest, she talked so proudly about Jacqueline and the Audrey Hepburn dress she made her for prom. Jacqueline knows more about the perceived dress design problems quickly resolved with Francis' guidance. The story of motherly love embodies Francis' spirit. As Father Mark put it, "She's now in heaven watching over us all." Debbie Zahorec Wilson
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Gail Campbell posted a condolence
Sunday, June 1, 2014
A few days ago I stopped by Frances’ house. Along the sidewalk, I passed a little iron fence that guarded some flowers on the corner, a bird feeder or two and a garden ornament, all in places that Frances chose for them. I knocked on the door. While waiting for someone to answer, I noticed two plants from the nursery still waiting to be potted or put in the ground. They caused me to ponder about plans, how plans change and sometimes go unfulfilled. But Frances didn’t give up her plans easily. An avid gardener, she surely intended to continue to beautify her corner of the earth even while knowing her life here was coming to a close. She would live every last moment to the fullest. I met Francis about 24 years ago when we were in the same small group that met weekly. As we got to know each other we discovered a mutual love for gardening. We shared ideas, plants and enthusiasm. We also shared our love for God and our Catholic faith. Eventually our connection got lost when she moved into a new parish. Several years later, I joined the same parish and Francis welcomed me with a big hug. Our friendship was renewed as we shared in parish activities. It seemed so right when a couple years ago we found ourselves in a weekly faith-sharing group again. I always admired Frances’ faith and her staunch obedience to what she believed was right, particularly where pro-life and moral issues were concerned. I admired her as a parent, as a parishioner willing to do her part, but most of all, I admired her quiet strength which prevailed through her illness until her death. I will miss Frances. I will miss her sharing and her humor. I will miss her reading on the altar and looking so pretty. She was a beautiful lady in so many ways. I am glad God brought us together as gardeners and as companions on the spiritual path. My life is richer for having known Frances. May you rest in peace, dear friend.
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Mary Leslie posted a condolence
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Andy, Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking about you and your Dad at this very sad time.
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Ana Maria Iannuzzi lit a candle
Friday, May 30, 2014
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Ana Maria Iannuzzi posted a condolence
Friday, May 30, 2014
Frances is and always will be a wonderful person hear on earth and in Heaven. Frances was one of my first family friend I met at Church seven years ago.. It was our Puerto Rican connection. I can't really remember if she overhead me speaking Spanish or I heard her but since that day we click. The last day I saw her we prayed together and I told her what was I going to do without my P.R. connection, and that we would meet up one day soon and eat Flan & Espresso Coffee together in Heaven. My family and I will miss a lovely person .We will continue to pray for the King Family. She will be miss by all. God Bless Frances. The Iannuzzi Family ,Giuseppe, Ana Maria & Gio
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kathleenlandry2011@gmail.com posted a condolence
Friday, May 30, 2014
I first met Frances King at a Christmas Red Hat Luncheon in December 2005. The announcement for this luncheon was the first and only time I have seen a red hat announcement in the church bulletin, so I assume it was meant just for me. I had never been to a red hat gathering before, but since I was new in town after Hurricane Katrine relocated me in Soddy Daisy, and I was deparate for new friends, I decided to attend. There was an empty chair next to Frances (who for once in her life was NOT late!) and the rest, as they say, is history. She befriended me that day, and called me several times to invite me to the movie, to the Chattanooga market, to her home for dinner, and brought me into her circle of friends at church. The Church Ladies, as we came to be known. I think she saved my sanity. Frances knew what it was like to be the newcomer, and so she went out of her way to be hospitable. She was my first Tennessee girlfriend, and over the years we shared a lot of joy and sorrow. I was in Washington, DC on Sunday when Frances passed away. We knew when we said goodbye on Thursday that it would be our last, and I was able to thank her for the blessing of her friendship and tell her how much I love her one last time. When Kenneth called with the news, he used her cell phone to reach me, so it was somewhat disconcerting to get a phone call from Frances' cell with her picture on it ringing at the breakfast table Sunday morning. One last time. Yesterday we went to Union Station in DC, and there was a vendor there selling the loveliest hats. Frannie loves feathers, as you may know, and she even had some braided into her hair once. So I treated myself to a magnificent new red hat with feathers and a veil, in honor of Frannie. At first I wondered if I would even be able to go to red hats without her. But of course I must. She will want me to. And so I bought this new hat to wear. Proudly. Boldly. And make new friends, especially with the ladies who seem lonely. Judy tells me Frances wants us all to wear red to her funeral. Really? Red? Well, if I find out that Judy is not just pulling my leg, I guess I will wear my beautiful new hat for the first time to send Frannie off to paradise. "May the angels lead you into paradise." I wonder if they will be wearing red, too? We love you, Frances! Godspeed!
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Mary Anne Poinsatte posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Frances was fun - there is no doubt about it. Any time with her always involved lots of laughter, even after she had been diagnosed with the cancer that would take her. She never seemed to have a minute of self pity, but instead took on the burden of her illness with the faith that the Lord would see her through it. What a wonderful example of Christianity in action she was to all who knew her! She will be missed terribly. John and Mary Anne Poinsatte
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Brian Gabor posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Francis truly lived her faith. She was such an example to me and my wife. It was a pleasure and a blessing to meet with Francis and Kenneth and a few other couples weekly and discuss how to live out our Catholic faith in raising our families. Those meetings and our friendships definitely helped me grow as a Christian and in love of our faith. Deacon Brian and Donna Gabor
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Teresa Dyer posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2014
I have many wonderful memories of Frances and will cherish each one. I am honored and blessed to have known her and to have witnessed her example of a Christian person following the pathway God gave her. I know that Frances rest in God's hands now, and pray that Kenneth and family find peace in that knowledge and in the love Frances had for them. Our love and prayers, Cecil and Teresa Dyer
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Edith Snider posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Kenneth and family, we are so sad to hear Frances has passed. It was a pleasure to meet with her earlier this year. Please know our thoughts are with you during this time. Edith Snider, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Chatt Affiliate
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Christine Estoye posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Frances will be truly missed by her Holy Spirit family. Our prayers, love and support go out to her family, especially Jacqueline, who, with her mother, we came to know even better through CJR. I remember River Walk walks with Frances, talking about our shared Polish ancestry, and her generosity, opening her home to my son and his friends to watch movies and munch on her cookies. Our love, the Estoye's ~ Christine, Robert and Tony
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Cindy Hughes posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Frances was my next door neighbor, she was everybody's neighbor. She was the first to greet us when we moved into our home in 1987. We shared many things over the years-moments of joy and times of sadness. Births of children, loss of parents, vacation plans, school events, graduations, bridal showers, weddings, baby showers, births of grandchildren-all the major events of a lifetime. But Frances and I shared the minor things too-homemade soup, cookie recipes, feeding the birds, and growing flowers. Bluebells that she gave me are growing in my yard. Frances, a devout Catholic, and I, a Baptist, soon discovered that we worship and love the same God. We often shared prayer requests. We walked our dogs a lot. I look for her every time I step outside-that's where we did most of our "catching up". There are lots of things I'll miss but many more to smile about whenever I think of her. Cindy Hughes
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Mary Bussey posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Our lives are better for having been blessed with her friendship. Frances' every day examples of Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend are ones we should all follow. God has welcomed her home. May He give peace to her entire family and all of her friends. We shall miss her so very much. The Bussey Family: Scott, Mary and Freddie
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Al Salatka posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Frances was a most wonderful example of living life as Christ directed in Matthew Chapter 22: “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it:* You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Frances was unselfish is the love of those all around her. Therefore we pray, "God of our ancestors in faith, by the covenant made on Mount Sinai, You taught Your people to strengthen the bonds of family through faith, honor, and love. Look kindly upon Frances, a mother who sought to bind her children to You. Bring her to Your heavenly home where the saints dwell in blessedness and peace. Amen. The Salatka family, Gail, Al, Sr. and Al, Jr.
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Rashelle Stafford posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
A trip down Rockdale Lane today brought with it the sad news that the world will mourn the loss of a life well lived. I stopped to see the old neighborhood I have moved away from and discovered the sad news that dear Frances is with the Lord. Frances was my neighbor for four years while my children were young. She was having dinner guests when I went into labor and set aside her evening to take care of my young children while I went to the hospital. Spending the entire night at my house, she even woke up to a two year old snuggled in her bed. So many evenings she and I would walk the street and talk. What a blessing those evenings were to me! Her desire for her faith and her family were always evident and the focus of many of our discussions. This is a woman I can still pattern myself after in many ways. I mourn for the hole that is left to those who loved her so well and so near. May her memories be a comfort, and her ever present life eternal bring us all joy. Rashelle Stafford
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