FRANCES SARGENT

Took a class from Fran Sargent at MDCC. Very interesting woman with a distinguished history in aviation. God bless.

I picked up and aviation magazine and the first person I thought of was Fran. She was iconic she was kind she was a woman of strength yet youthful in her later years. Rest In Peace Fran

I trained with Fran for several years, got 5 ratings with her, and later taught her students, flying and ground school. She took me under her wing, if you will. I flew 10 years, accrued 2000 hours, and quit cold. I realized in Florida, going north was the only real direction available, though I did miss the students. But those 10 years meant a lot, and mostly because I got to know a veteran of aviation. Fran was a pro, could be very complimentary, and also very cross with you; say if you were...

My condolences to the family of this wonderful woman. Mrs. Sargent was one of my professors, a role model, and the advisor of our flight team at (then) Miami-Dade Community College in the early 1970s. We kept in touch, and she always had a kind word and would inquire about any of my former classmates. I regret not visiting her in the last few years. Would that we all had daughters, or even sons, half as accompished and influential as Fran. We miss you, but you done good.

We were neighbors of Fran for many years and shared her love of aviation. We never tired of her wonderful stories. She was a wonderful mentor to so many young people. She was admired and was an inspiration to all. It was a privilege to have known her. Rest in peace dear Fran.

What an incredible and humble woman. I remember the first words she ever spoke to me ... at a 99s meeting while standing shyly in the back of the room as a brand-new student pilot, the opportunity came for introductions. I meekly gave my name, announced that I was a student pilot with 15 hours in my log book ... to which this amazing woman said "that's wonderful, at one time each one of us only had 15 hours in our log books too." This was Fran ... she made EVERYONE important ... and heaven...

Donna, I knew you Mom from Miami-Dade Community College and also NOW. She was an inspiration to all women who met her. Doris Denison

Donna, I just learned of your mom's passing last evening celebrating another WASP's 90th birthday, here in DeBary.Kay Hilbrandt knew your mom along with a couple of ladies there who were also pilots. Your mom was one of the most courageous, interesting & fun ladies one could ever meet. She made quite an impression on my son, Anthony. It was an HONOR to work for her & make her feel comfortable & happy in her E.R.villa. My sincere sympathy to you & your family. Regina Huni (Personal Packers, Inc.)