Frances FRANTZ

1952 - 2018

FRANTZ, Frances Lynn Brodnax Fran Brodnax Frantz, age 65, passed away into freedom from the chronic disease of lupus at DeKalb Medical Center, on March 19, 2018, due to complications of her battle with lymphoma. Fran lived life to the fullest with a sharp mind, encyclopedic memory and wicked sense of humor. Fran was born on August 9, 1952, in Atlanta to Tom and Edna May Brodnax, and lived her whole life in Decatur. She was a graduate of Agnes Scott College. Fran was a substitute teacher for City Schools of Decatur for twenty-five years before becoming a full-time paraprofessional in 2013. As a teacher, she gave love and support to every child that crossed her path. Fran is survived by her husband Henry D. Frantz, Jr., and children Francis Rebecca Frantz Culpepper (James), Henry Doyle Colon Frantz, step-daughters Mary F. Tucker (Richard), Elizabeth F. Greer (Wesley) and Edith Augusta F. Grabowsky (Kevin). She was a devoted mother to her children and step-children and is also lovingly remembered by nine step-grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 25th, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Decatur, 308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030, where she taught Sunday school for many years. Reception to follow at the church in Carriker Hall.