JOYCE FINNEY FRANKS

JOYCE FRANKS Obituary

JOYCE FINNEY FRANKS, age 74, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday morning, January 30, 2010 after battling Alzheimer's disease for several years. Joyce was born on March 3, 1935 in Dallas, Texas to Adrian and Maggie Finney. Joyce's greatest joy in life was her family. After raising four children, she found another passion when she became a second grade teacher. She taught gifted and talented children in the Aldine Independent School District for over twenty years. She was a thirty-year member of Bethel Baptist Church and was a great Christian witness to her family and friends. Joyce touched the lives of many people through teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and her amazing second graders. She will be lovingly remembered by many friends and family members.Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband of thirty-four years, John Richard Franks. They enjoyed an especially loving and devoted marriage on Earth and are now celebrating their reunion in heaven.Joyce is survived by four children and their spouses: Jeannie (Robert) Myers, Debbie (Craig) Koehn, Ricky (Karen) Franks and Randy (Christy) Franks. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Kenneth Hoot, Jeffrey Myers, Ryan Koehn, Rachel Koehn, Rebekah Koehn, Kendall Franks, Katie Franks, Kevin Franks and Savannah Rigdon. Joyce enjoyed special relationships with other surviving family members including two sisters, Billie Reuter and Joan McInvale, a brother, Adrian Finney, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at The Hamptons Spring Shadows for the loving care they provided Joyce, and to all of the other friends and family members who provided assistance and care for Joyce throughout the years.Visitation with friends and family members will be held at Earthman Resthaven, 13102 North Freeway, on Monday, February 1, 2010 from 5:00 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in the Earthman Resthaven Chapel with David Barrett officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Bethel Baptist Church, 25 Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77022, or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JOYCE FRANKS

10 Entries

Marian McMullen

February 2, 2010

Joyce was a wonderful friend. She was respected and loved by students, teachers, and parents at Raymond. She loved her students so much. My daughter still says Joyce was her favorite teacher of all of her teachers. I am thankful that I had the privilege of knowing her. I will always remember her.

Lorenda Williford

February 2, 2010

We were so saddened to hear about your loss but so happy for Mrs. Franks' homegoing. She was such a special lady and Wally especially has many fond memories of her. You all are in our hearts and our prayers. Wally and Lorenda Williford

Travis

February 2, 2010

She was my second grade teacher and I will always remember her,

February 1, 2010

Debbie and all the family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She was a very special lady to so many of us. May God's love, comfort and peace surround you and all of the family at this time and the days ahead.
All of you will be in my prayers.
Emaline Clark,
College Station, Texas

February 1, 2010

I worked with Joyce at Raymond Academy and she was an outstanding teacher. Students, parents, and her coworkers loved her. She was such an inspiration to all that knew her.I know that she is so happy to be reunited with her beloved husband. Our prayers will be with you for I know she will be sorely missed by her family.
JoAnn and Michael Adlong

February 1, 2010

Joyce was my mentor. She taught me so much when I worked with her and she made me feel like part of her family. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. She will be greatly missed.

Megan (Dunworth) Kelley

Crystal & Chuck Link

February 1, 2010

Dear Randy,

So sorry to read of your Mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kristy Theis Mills

February 1, 2010

Mrs. Franks was my 2nd grade teacher in 1987-1988, while her husband was battling cancer. She devoted her life to her family, friends and the children she taught. Your family is in my prayers.

January 31, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Your lose is Heaven's gain. You are in my prayers. Your Mother will surely be missed.
Margaret McManners

Marchel Brennan

January 31, 2010

I worked with Joyce at Raymond all the years she taught there. She was so caring not only to her students, but to everyone on the faculty. She mothered all of us. You could always talk to her if you had a problem. I have really missed seeing her since she retired. I know that she has been reunited with her husband who she loved so dearly. I remember how much she missed him after his death. They were such a loving couple. My deepest sympathy to her family.

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