Denise Franks Obituary
Denise leaves behind her children, Cinda (Matthew) Scully and Dawn Young, her siblings, Helen Shortridge, Timothy (Sheila) Oaks, James (Julie) Oaks and Lois Sturgill. She leaves her memory to her grandchildren, Zachary (Melissa), Alexander (Jennifer), Nicholas (Jennifer), Hannah, Andrew (Micaela), Olivia (Nik), Luke, Jonathan, Benjamin, Joel, Ray (Amanda), Makayla (Douglas), Emily, Jacob and Evan. She also leaves behind her great grandchildren, Mathew, Miley, Jack, Layna, Ty, Audra, Della, Kira, Nola, Julia, Logan, Archie, Addison, Leo, Isla, Ellis, Levi and Mason.
Known for her deep faith, unique sense of humor, resilience and love for Jesus, Denise dearly loved her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Her legacy of strength, love, and devotion will live through them always.
"For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent in the body and to be present with the Lord" 2 Corinthians 5:7-8.
Denise is loved by many and will be deeply missed forever.
Memorial Gathering will take place on July 25th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Memorial Service will be at 5:00 PM at Evangel Baptist, 16994 Telegraph Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Denise Franks, please visit our Tree Store.
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