Frances Olene Stratton

It is now what, years later, and I am so very blessed to be sharing a renewed friendship with Sharry my BFF. She very much resembles the picture of her mother! My only regret is that I didn't move back to FL in time to visit my "Ma No.2" as she called herself. Without her and Bob, my "Pa No.2", I never would have had the support and love that I needed in school.

Dear Sherm, My heart goes out to you and Sharry. Thanks so much for your call today and letting me know...she was my Ma No.2 and a great one. Love, Mary

Sherm,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a wonderful Lady.We know what wonderful memories you have of her. Those will be with you always.
All of our love,Rich, Sandee,Derek,Joni and Bryce

Dear Sharry and Shermon,
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing... I am Kay Gussie (nee Cox) of Swan River, Manitoba, daughter of Roxanna Cox (nee Allen) who was the sister of Lee Allen (your grandfather)...I corresponded with your mother following my mother's passing. Unfortunately, we lost touch in the last few years. It is thanks to my daughter in law (who is researching our ancestry), that we came accross this obituary. I am so glad to be able to reconnect with your family...I can be...

I'd like to share some of my memories of Frances' husband, Bob Stratton. I wish I had known Mrs. Stratton, but did not get the opportunity to do so, most likely due to her work schedule.

Growing up in the 50's in Venice you knew everyone in town, especially if they were business owners. There were some I remember more than others.

Bob Stratton was one of the people that I remember very well and have fond memories of. As a teenager, I got my first 'Harley' on my 14th birthday and...