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Frankie Varnado Obituary
Those who cherish her memory, carry on her legacy and rejoice in her life and love are her husband of 57 years, Willie B. Varnado, Sr.; three children, Casandra (Richard) Porter, Henry (Hildreth) Dunklin, and Willie B. (Gennia) Varnado, Jr.; and nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frankie Varnado
Theodora (Teddi) Amos Williams
October 19, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Frankie, may she rest in peace.
Joyce Varnado Fairley/Edmund & Family
October 16, 2006
To the Family--Aunt Frankie was one of our favorite aunts. I remember the many years of looking forward to coming to Chicago for visits almost every year. It was always exciting to see the "two" math wiz folk(my Dad and Aunt Frankie) try to outwit each other! Our prayers and thoughts are with you. It was good to see all of you.
Dawatha Jones
October 13, 2006
I just learned of Aunt Frankie's homegoing today. I have so many fond memories of vists to Chicago and your vists to Canton so many summers ago. The love and care your family shares is an inspiration to all. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The McIntyre and Jones Families
Susan and Bill Edwards
October 12, 2006
Willie, Our deepest sympathy to all your family. Please remember that your mom has finally arrived at the place we all long and prepare for. Love, Susan and Bill Edwards
jennifer and jeff redding
October 12, 2006
willie and gennia, we love yall and we are praying for you and your family that God will give you His peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Kevin Armstrong
October 12, 2006
Willie and Gennia, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. God Bless You both!
Love, Kevin and Cheryl
KEN GRESHAM
October 12, 2006
Willie,
We love you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are lifted for you every day. God Bless you and I love you!
Ken and Julie Gresham
Dave and Wendi Thomas
October 12, 2006
Willie, I'm sorry for your loss! Our prayer is that you and all of your mother's loved ones will find hope in knowing that this is only a temporary separation.
Christenia Lee
October 12, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janet & David Spring
October 12, 2006
Willie and Gennia,
We just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom had to have been a special woman to have given birth to and raised a man like you, Willie! We love you both!
Flowers gave her many hours of joy!
October 12, 2006
Queen Randall
October 12, 2006
To Gladys and the Varnado Family: We are saddened for your lost.
Jerel Owens
October 11, 2006
One of my favorites...left me with a bunch of good memories! Bye Aunt Frankie!
Robert & Doris Johnson
October 11, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this hour of your loss. Please know that He will always keep you close, comfort you and soothe the pain.
Tony
October 11, 2006
grandma,
i will always remember our walks and talks throughout the years.
i miss you very much.
tony
Ollie (Amos) Morrissette
October 11, 2006
I will always remember Cousin Frankie and the many days Casandra & I spent in the kitchen in Chicago. I have fond memeories of that time. I was so glad to have been able to have seen an elegant Queen at our Family Reunion in August. Share the good memories
Tracy, Angela, Nino & Asia Alexander
October 11, 2006
Willie Sr.,Willie Jr., Cassandra and Henry
Our deepest sympathy are with your family during this difficult time. May GOD continue to be with you and your family through the hard times. Just remember she is at peace now and smiling on the family from heaven above. Although, she is not here physically, she will always be here spiritually.
We love you, Guys!!
Clara Mae Lewis,Marie, & Ann
October 11, 2006
I am sorry to hear about the lost of your Mother. Our sympathy is with your Family.
Mike & Frances Owens
October 11, 2006
We're very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 11, 2006
October 11, 2006
Claudia Steele
October 10, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
JAMES A. REYNOLDS JR.
October 10, 2006
I WILL ALWAYS MISS HER GREETING ME(HI JUNIOR). she knew my names but allways addressed ne as JUNIOR.
WITH PRAYERS JUNIOR
Hope Richardson, Miss JSU 1999-2000
October 10, 2006
I am saddened to hear of the Homegoing of our "Queen Mother," Mrs. Frankie Foster Varnado, Miss JSU 1932-33. I was honored to have met Mrs. Varnado at activities for former queens of Jackson State University/College. She has now gained her eternal crown and will forever reign with Christ. I will continue to keep the Varnado Family in my prayers.
Brenda & Brittany Harper
October 10, 2006
We were deeply saddened to hear of your mother's passing. Please extend our condolences to your entire family.
shirley lee
October 10, 2006
willie,
my prayers are with you an your family during this difficult time.
Dorothy Manning
October 10, 2006
Dorothy Johnson Manning
Jim Hill Class of '64
Deepest Sympathy is with you as you go through this period of bereavement.
Jacqueline Mabry
October 10, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pamela Jackson
October 10, 2006
You have my deepest sympathy!
Tabatha (Webb) Horton
October 10, 2006
Your family is in my prayers.
May God continue to Bless each of you. As a native of Florence, MS I remember your mother very well she was an inspiration to all .
October 10, 2006
Our sympathy is with your family
Carl & Carolyn Keys
Jacqueline Mabry
October 10, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
TERNEKI JACKSON
October 10, 2006
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
MR.& MRS. DARCEL JACKSON & FAMILY
Willie Varnado Jr
October 10, 2006
A Time to Be Born
Frankie Varnado, the only child of the late Henry and Martha Foster, was born September 22, 1914, in Florence, Mississippi.
A Time to Learn and Create
Frankie, a mathematics teacher, graduated from Jackson College in 1934. She was crowned Ms. Jackson College (1932-33). She went on to get a Master of Science in Mathematics at Atlanta University in 1936.
A Time to Love
She married the late Edward Dunklin in 1941. On August 15, 1949, she was united in holy matrimony to Willie B. Varnado. Together they provided a Christian home and raised three children. Her love and devotion to her family are a profound part of her legacy.
A Time to be Saved
Frankie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church. After moving to Chicago, she joined the Liberty Baptist Church and was a member of the Scholarship Committee. When Frankie moved back to Mississippi in 1973 she rejoined Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a dedicated member.
A Time to Reap
She began her teaching career in Durant, Mississippi. She also taught in Winona and Meridian. In 1940 she moved to Chicago and worked as an employment counselor for the State of Illinois, Unemployment Compensation Department. From 1950-1956, she took a break from work to tend to the care of her children. She taught in the Chicago Public Schools from 1956 until she returned to Mississippi after retiring in 1973.
A Time to Die
Frankie made her transition on Thursday, October 5, 2006.
A Time to Weep
Preceding Frankie in death were her parents, Henry and Martha Foster. Those who will cherish her memory, carry on her legacy, and rejoice in her life and love are her husband, Willie B. Varnado, Sr.; three children: Casandra (Richard) Porter, Henry (Hildreth) Dunklin, Willie B. (Gennia) Varnado, Jr.; nine grandchildren: Curtis (Terryl) Clemons, Tracy (Angela) Alexander, Deborah (Salah) Ali, Diahn (Brian) Thomas, Kimberly Horton, Michael Price, Arneida (Anthony) Mapp, Areshia McFarlin, Jabari Ennols; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Gladys Owens; one brother-in-law, Ransom (MaryBelle) Varnado; one aunt, Hattie Mae Amos; a host of cousins, colleagues, church family and friends.
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