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Rochelle Franks Obituary
FRANKS ROCHELLE BETH BUTOWSKY FRANKS "Shelly" On Friday, May 23, 2008, ROCHELLE "Shelly" BETH BUTOWSKY FRANKS, age 51, of Vienna, VA. She was a distinguished Disability Program Officer at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Loving wife of Bruce D. Franks; beloved daughter of Sally and M. Alan Sickles of Dresher, PA; loving sister of Marc (Victoria) Stuart and dear aunt of Jennifer N. and Michael B. Stuart, all of Oak Park, CA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services Sunday, June 1, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Keneseth Israel, Elkins Park, PA. Interment to follow at Montefiore Cemetery. A Memorial Service at Shelly's alma mater, Gallaudet University, will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Franks Deaf-Blind Leadership Training Fund, c/o Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20002. http:// support.gallaudet.edu/gift2/creditcard /index.cfm. Local arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rochelle Franks
Bruce Franks (husband)
September 3, 2024
George Garcia
June 14, 2008
Shelly Butowsky Franks was my dearest friends since 1971. I miss her a lot. I loved her. She was a special lady in my life. I will be always remembered her.
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Roxanne Wood
June 4, 2008
Sorry to hear about your beloved loss thou she no longer had suffered. Especially, her wisdom and passion, to help people, are gone. I will always remember my good times with her since my Gallaudet time. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nick Vera
June 2, 2008
Bruce,
Thank you for your introducing me to your charming and beautiful wife. She made me feel more welcome to stay in D.C. Then led me to meet your wonderful friends after her 50th birthday party. I sorely missed her very much.
Love, Nick
robert and jane smiler
June 2, 2008
dear bruce and sally family
sorry to hear about shelly and we will surely miss her alot she was wonderful and very kind to every body and she was a great example and we will miss her and she is now resting in peace with no suffering may god help you and be strong for the family
love
jane and robert smiler
jenkintown pa
Ronald Miller
June 1, 2008
In Loving Memory of Rochelle "shelly" Beth Butowsky Franks
I miss her very much and would never forget about how wonderful and loving her.
Carla M Sides
June 1, 2008
My deepest sympathies of your beloved loss 'Shelly' whom I had know her since Gallaudet times as a cheerful person, go to Bruce and her family. May the Lord be with and comfort you all during grief. Shelly will be deeply missed by everyone who know her.
JUDY SCHMITT
June 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Libby S. Goldstein + Shelly Butowsky
June 1, 2008
miriam costello connerton
May 31, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Proctor
May 31, 2008
May 31, 2008
Dear Butowsky-Franks’ Family:
We, the classmates of W. & E. Martin School for the Deaf and Gallaudet University, are deeply missed of our friend, Rochelle Beth Butowsky-Franks.
Martin School Alumni Association has honored in her legacy name, Rochelle Beth Butowsky-Franks. We were very proud of her works in deaf communities.
Please accept our deepest sympathy to your family by our prays, hearts and loves from all of us.
Best,
Robert E. Proctor, Jr.
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA.
Libby S. Goldstein
May 31, 2008
My memories of Shelly were only of our young school days. I am sorry to hear of the sad news.
Patty Spencer Hampel
May 31, 2008
Dear Bruce, Sally and family -
I am so sorry to hear about Shelly and not able to attend funeral.. She was my Martin School classmate and enjoyed to be with her in classes.. I will miss her and her smile.. She was so amazing and brilliant woman and am so proud of her.. I will pray for her and family for their difficult time and strength..
Marlena Rosendahl
May 30, 2008
My deepest sympathies go to my dearest friend, Bruce and her family. We were close friend for 33 years. I am lost without her. We traveled to Mexico and Alaska. I have many wonderful memories with her. She is sorely missed by us.
steven petrillo
May 30, 2008
The world has truely lost a wonderful, caring, sweet woman. Shelly could brighten my day with her smile. Now she can brighten everyones day has she smiles down onto us from the heavens.
Denise Clark
May 30, 2008
Dear Bruce, Alan & Sally ~
I am so sorry for your loss. Shelly will be missed, she was an amazing woman. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Christopher DiGiovanni
May 29, 2008
I really don't know her very well even I met her a several times. I was sad to hear about her death. I m sure she should be very happy in Heaven painlessly. She will make many new friends in Heaven as well as her family members.
Betsey Freya Kaplan
May 29, 2008
My deepest sympathies go to Bruce and her family. I will always cherish the wonderful memories we had while as students at Gallaudet, my fun travels to Dresher to visit Shelly and especially our stay in Israel. Will miss her and will have a place in my heart for her. G-d bless her and may she rest in everlasting peace.
Velda M Skelton
May 29, 2008
Dear Bruce,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Your deepest sympathy to you and your family.
What a great legacy she has left you. Shelly will be deeply missed by everyone who know her.
Jim House
May 29, 2008
Bruce and family,
We know Shelly is in a place where there is no more pain or suffering. She was an inspiration to all of us.
God be with her and comfort the family.
Jim
Lisa Baca
May 29, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in my prayers and I will always MISS Shelly and remember her always. God be with u and I wish I could fly to Pa to see you all but I live far sorry. I love you always. Lisa Baca
Kathleen OHara
May 29, 2008
Sorry for ur loss.....and she will be so peace at heaven.....
Paul Bisbing
May 29, 2008
Very sorry to see you gone. Enjoyed spending my time with you at MSSD and Gallaudet University very much. Feel so painful to hear about your death.
Mitch Adler
May 29, 2008
Dear Bruce,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Your deepest sympathy to you and your family.
What a great legacy she has left you. Shelly will be deeply missed by everyone who know her.
Mitch, Ronnie and Chase Adler
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