Ardath Stanton Francke
April 06, 1924 - January 18, 2016
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Ardath Stanton Francke
April 06, 1924 - January 18, 2016
Obituary
Ardath stanton francke, 91, died peacefully at home on january 18, 2016.
She was born in greenbrier, arkansas on april 6, 1924. As the daughter of a highway contractor, she lived in many towns throughout arkansas and mississippi until the family
moved to greenwood, mississippi in her elementary school years. After high school she continued her undergraduate education at the mississippi state college for women and studied english at columbia university.
During the world war ii years she was an elementary school teacher and radio announcer in greenwood. She married paul francke, jr.M.D. On july 1, 1949.
During a three year stay in chicago, il she taught school while her husband completed his radiology residency. The family moved to charleston, wv in 1952, where she resided until the present. Born a baptist, she was a member of the first presbyterian church in charleston since 1952, and had an honorary life membership at first presbyterian church. Ardath was a devoted mother of one son and four daughters. She enjoyed horseback riding, bridge, skiing, gardening, and the fellowship of serving her church. She was a member of the kanawha literary society, the kanawha garden club, the presbyterian women, west virginia institute for spirituality, and children’s theater. She was a head start teacher and girl scout leader.
Ardath was a co-founder of daymark, the organization for runaway youth in the kanawha valley. She nurtured, and was nurtured by the wonderful people of daymark.
Her father, olvia jordan stanton, and her mother tabitha elizabeth duncan died before her, as did her brothers, wendall, john hughes, and howard. Her husband died in 2010 after a marriage of sixty-one years.
She is survived by her son, rick and daughter-in-law georgie, daughters, beth (jon), ann (dick), wendy, and paula (bob), 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.M. Sunday, january 24 2016 at first presbyterian church with a family visitation afterwards at the church after the service.
The family thanks all the angels of hospice for their comforting care in her final days.
Donations in her memory may be made to the first presbyterian church, 16 leon sullivan way, charleston, wv 25301 or to daymark 1592 washington st., east, suite 2, charleston, wv 25311.
9 responses to Ardath Stanton Francke
Tashea King says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
Hello,
My Name Is Tashea. I Did Not Know Mrs. Francke Personally But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death. I Have Experienced The Pain That Comes From Losing Someone Close To Me So My Heart Moves Me To Share With Others What Has Helped Me To Cope At Such A Difficult Time.
I First Want To Say That I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. I Do Not Know If You Are A Bible Reader Or Not And I Hope I Do Not Offend Anyone, But The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort Is The One Found At 2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4. It Says, “Praised Be The God And Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father Of Tender Mercies And The God Of All Comfort Who Comforts Us In All Our Trials So That We May Be Able To Comfort Others In Any Sort Of Trial With The Comfort That We Receive From God.” I Would Like To Share With You The Comfort I Have Received From God. He Promises At John 5: 28, 29 That “The Hour Is Coming In Which All Those In The Memorial Tombs Will Hear His Voice And Come Out, Those Who Did Good Things To A Resurrection Of Life, And Those Who Practiced Vile Things To A Resurrection Of Judgment.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Not Only Welcome Back To Life Our Loved Ones We Have Lost, But We Will Also Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Ever Again. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time. If You Need Anything Or Would Like To Know More About What The Bible Says About The Future, Feel Free To Contact Me. Have A Great Day.
Kanawha Co. Retired School Employees says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
The West Virginia And Kanawha County Associations Of Retired School Employees Extend Their Sincere Sympathy To You, The Family, In Your Sorrow. Blessings To All.
Tom & Anna Horn says:
August 10, 2021
Location: West Virginia
Anna And I Regret Deeply That The Snow Prevented Our Attendance. Ardath Was A Dear Friend Of Long-Standing. We Shall Miss Her Glowing Smile And The Warmth Of Her Personality. Our Loving Regret Is Extended To All Her Children.
Jean Ann (Gilbert) Trull says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Greensboro North Carolina
Both Dr. And Mrs. Franke Were So Special. Always Giving. I Have So Many Fond Memories Of Going To The Franke’S House To Play With Wendy. It Was Like The Waltons! Mrs. Franke Will Be Missed. I Will Never Forget Her Smile.
Lisa Hanks Thompson says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Brownfield Maine
My Condolences To The Family. I Have Such Fond Memories Of Your Mother. She Was Such A Warm, Gracious And Fun Lady. My Heart Goes Out To You.