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FRANCES SARGENT Obituary

SARGENT, FRANCES, 7/24/1919-12/27/2013 World War II Women's Air Service Pilot, Aviatrix, Prof. Miami-Dade. Survived by daughter, Donna Timmons, son, Floyd J. Sargent, son, Kennth W. Sargent, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorial service Feb. 8th at Wings Over Miami Air Museum. In lieu of flowers, family suggests a donation to Wings Over Miami Museum or Women's Memorial, Washington DC, in Fran's memory.

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Published by Miami Herald from Dec. 31, 2013 to Jan. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for FRANCES SARGENT

24 Entries

William Anderson

August 14, 2021

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

Alejandro Soto

August 31, 2019

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

Randal Tomasallo

June 30, 2018

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 cruising in the downwind leg, or coming into final too hot. Safety was always number one to Fran, and staying ahead of the airplane. I miss her.

December 28, 2014

Miss you so very much.
One year...

John Malone

July 15, 2014

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.

February 8, 2014

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.

Susie Schlernitzauer

February 7, 2014

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 has a new angel. God speed, Fran and may He always hold you close. I will NEVER forget you.

January 26, 2014

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

January 26, 2014

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.)

Kerstin Zeman

January 8, 2014

An amazing woman, someone I wish I would have known better. I learn more and more about her through stories from my dad, which completely blow me away. I know she will be missed tremendously but her awesome accomplishments will forever be etched in history. Her great grand sons will know how priceless she was...

Keri Sherman

January 7, 2014

I wish that I had the chance to meet such a wonderful lady. She now is flying high in heaven with her wings on. I have the privilege to being best friends since childhood with her grand daughter, Kassy, and I know that she would be proud of the amazing woman, wife, mother and friend she has become.

Elizabeth Kirby

January 6, 2014

I have known Fran for more than 15 years and I can only say what a privilege it was to help her during her final years at Eastridge. She was such a gracious lady.

January 5, 2014

Fran was my Instructor and Flight Team Adviser at Miami-Dade 1976-1978, a genuine life changing inspiration for me.
Nick Coule

Lynne Brown

January 2, 2014

I will always be grateful for all the wonderful adventures that Fran took me on...in the islands, in the mountains, in Miami. My prayers are with you all! Now she is flying with Felicia to fantastic new places.

January 2, 2014

Please accept our condolences in your time of loss.

As a Woman Airforce Service Pilot - Fran Sargent 43-4, and her sister WASP, were the first women to fly America' military aircraft - forever changing the role of women in aviation.

What a wonderful legacy she has left for all of us.

Carol C. Cain
Administrator
National WASP WWII Museum
Avenger Field -, Sweetwater, TX

January 1, 2014

December 31, 2013

Dear Sargent family,

May the Almighty God give you comfort through this trial times

Kerry Crownover-Lorich

December 31, 2013

Ms Sargent was one of my instructors at Miami Dade college. At that time I did not know her WW II history and wondered why she was a flight teacher. Years later I saw an article featuring her and realized how privileged I was to have such an honorable woman as an instructor. May God bless her as she enters her next adventure in the sky.

Laurie Householder

December 31, 2013

I will always remember Fran's ready smile, willingness to have fun, love of aviation and how she said the word - aviation. I feel lucky to have been one of her many students. Thank you Fran.