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Frances Harumi Woollam

Lexington, Kentucky

May 2, 1949 – Feb 14, 2024

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BORN
May 2, 1949
DIED
February 14, 2024
LOCATION
Lexington, Kentucky

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Frances Harumi Woollam May 2, 1949 - February 14, 2024 Lexington, Kentucky - Frances Harumi Woollam, 74, of Lexington, KY, died early Wednesday morning February 14, 2024. She was born May 2, 1949, in Beppu, Japan. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Riddell, her son Gregory (Rachel) Stewart,...

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For her family and friends who don't know me. This is what I look like.

Frances was always so friendly and had a smile on her face. We shared a lot of concerns about race--acceptance and being respected. Years ago, I remember saying that we need to show respect and acceptance to all races and ethnicities, before she said to me "that social justice was White vs Black--Asians aren't even considered." Before she said that, I hadn't given it much thought. She was such an asset; not only to this church, but to society! I was saddened to hear of her passing. I...

Frances was a wonderful friend, neighbor, and walking partner. Kathy

Frances And I skiied last March at Winter Park We walked and talked at Beaumont Y She was a wonderful person who I will miss

Frances was a friend and played an important and pivotal role in my life. She introduced my husband and I to scuba diving, and I learned to ski because of Frances. She was in my wedding and even came with her boyfriend on our honeymoon (which was really a dive trip!). I learned to love adventure and be an active participant in my life because of Frances. She was a special person.

I attended the Buddhist Sangha with Harumi, at UUCL. I always enjoyed her sparkling presence and heartfelt sharing.