We just received word of the death of your Aunt Fran. The news was not totally unexpected as she had had a severe heart condition and had been in a rehab facility. But death usually does surprise us - hope springs eternal in the human heart, and we had hoped and prayed for her recovery again. But God had other plans for Aunt Fran and she is now whole and well and happy in Heaven, even as we mourn here.
Aunt Fran was a Southern Belle from Alabama. Uncle Luther was in the Army and stationed in Dotham, Alabama, which was Aunt Fran's home. The Dotham Baptist church held a dance for the U.S. servicemen stationed in their town, and thus it was that the Alabama belle and New England soldier met, fell in love and married. You may remember that Aunt Fran maintained her Southern accent all of her life.
Aunt Fran was also mother of four rambunctious boys.Their family had a lovely home next door to Grandma Pierce's home on the hill, the one you al remember from your childhood. Later they moved to Miami and then Hallendale, Florida, and we visited them there. Aunt Fran was the perfect hostess, a great cook also.;
I don't ever remember Aunt Fran looking unkempt or dowdy - she always had every hair in place and was fashionably dressed for every occasion. She was also a great housekeeper and cook. Visiting in their home was always a special pleasure.
She suffered greatly these last years - brain surgery and other illnesses.....and this past week her sweet spirit left that worn body and went to be with her Lord in Heaven. We will all miss her.
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