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Frances Isern Obituary
Pensacola, FL - Frances Lawson Isern (nee Ellinor) passed away on March 17, 2019 at the age of 91. May her sweet soul rest in peace and her precious memory be eternal.
Fran was the daughter of the late Lawson Byron Ellinor and the late Frances Cumbie Ellinor. Mr. Ellinor was the developer of Navy Point subdivision, the Navy Point Stores and Ellinor Villages. Fran was born on January 31, 1928 in Bainbridge, GA and was reared in her hometown of Havana, FL.
Fran graduated from Fassifern Preparatory School for Girls in Hendersonville, NC and continued her education at Stephens College, Columbia, MO. She graduated from the University of Missouri and while there she met her future husband, Elmer William Isern.
Fran and Bill began their 56-year marriage in Bartlesville, OK, where Bill was employed by the Phillips Petroleum Company as a chemical engineer. They moved to Pensacola in the early 50s when Bill joined the Ellinor family enterprises.
Fran's love of art and the history of Pensacola led to her active involvement in the Pensacola Junior Service League, the Pensacola Museum of Art and the Pensacola Heritage Foundation.
Fran is preceded in death by her loving husband Bill and her brothers Harry Edward Ellinor and Richard Byron Ellinor. She is survived by her daughter Karen Kelley-Pasolli, sons William Roland Isern (Janet) and Edward Scott Isern (Betsy), brother Judge Thomas Roland Ellinor (Patricia), sisters-in-law Robin Smith Ellinor and Gretchen Isern Giltner, grandson Justin Kelley (Shelby) and his daughter Jadyn, grandson Nolan Isern and her beloved nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Fran's dedicated caregivers: Alice, Carolyn, Eleanor, Falicia, Mary Beth and Tina for their devotion to Fran. The family also wishes to convey their appreciation for the care provided by Emerald Coast Hospice and the staff of Home Instead.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pensacola Heritage Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 12424, Pensacola, FL 32591.
A private service for family members will be held in Havana, FL.
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March 23, 2019
Fran was such a wonderful, talented woman!!! The FOSTER kids' and ISERN kids' grew up together across the street from each other in Harbourview Circle..............................My childhood memories are still very fresh today. I shall ALWAYS remember Fran teaching Scott and I how to swim in late spring of 62, right before the PCC pool opened up for summer. I can see FRANCELLE in her black 1 piece suit w/a fabulous tan! Bill certainly adored her and now Fran is at peace and home with her sweet Bill.......
My thoughts are with Scott, Karen, and Rollie during this period of mourning.
Much love, Leslie
March 23, 2019
Fran was such a delightful woman!!! We grew up with her children across the street from one another. I shall ALWAYS remember Fran teaching Scott and I to swim at the PCC pool in late spring of 62....... She is now at peace with the love of her life, BILL!!
My thoughts are with her beloved children during this difficult time. Much love, Leslie Foster Putnam ( FtWorth,TX )
Carol And Harry Swinford
March 22, 2019
Miss Fran was a wonderful person and great friend to my mother-in-law; Eleanor Swinford. Many days were enjoyed with her at the Bayshore with her grandson Nolan and our daughter. May you always remember the joy and happiness that she brought to her family and friends. Carol Swinford
Mary Beth Burghard
March 20, 2019
Blessings to the entire family! It was a joy working with Fran Isern and her family. Love lives on forever.
gayle (Foster) Spurr
March 20, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to Karen, Scott, Rollie and all your loved ones. I have the most wonderful memories growing up across the street from your family. The lifelong friend ships and memories of you, your beautiful Mother and dearest Dad, are very special to this day.
Carolyn Pugh
March 20, 2019
May your reunion with the love of your life, Bill, be sweet and forever lasting as the two of you walk hand in hand around the throne of grace.
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