Sara Shill Lehman "Frankie" Gordon

Sara Shill Lehman "Frankie" Gordon obituary

Sara Shill Lehman "Frankie" Gordon

Sara Gordon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 22, 2012.
Sara "Frankie" Shill Lehman Gordon 88, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2012. Survived by children, Denise Marrs of Winston-Salem, NC; Cathy Lehman of Tucson; Mark Lehman of Missoula, MT and Dianne Lehman of Tucson; grandchildren, Elise, Renee (Javier) and Marc of Tucson; six great-grandchildren; sister, Anasue Smith of Auburn, IN and nieces and nephews. Sara was preceded in death by husbands, George Lehman, Jim Gordon and Jerry Smith; sister, Jane Garty; grandson, Alex Martin; daughter-in-law, Dusty Lehman. The family expresses their deepest gratitude to Sara's caregiver, granddaughter Elise, who brought love and laughter to Sara's care. Also, thank you to Odyssey Hospice for their caring support. There will be a private family service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tucson Botanical Gardens. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Tucson, AZ.

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