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Donna Franks Obituary
Donna "Susie" (Reese) Franks was called to the Lord Sunday, April 6, 2025, with her loving husband and daughters by her side.
She was born April 12, 1938, in Van Buren, to Ralph and Ruth Reese. She was the oldest daughter of six children and helped raise her younger siblings after their father passed away. She adored her siblings, and this is where she gained her love of children and her loving, nurturing spirit.
She married her soul mate, H. Larry Franks, August 8, 1959, and for 65 years, they have been best friends. He survives in Findlay, along with their two beloved daughters, Jodi (Bob) Green of Findlay and Jennifer (Jeremy) Franks-VanDermark of New York. Susie has six beloved grandchildren, Shayla, Shauna, Ivy, Violet, Rileigh, and Natalie; four great-grandchildren, Liam, Colt, Alba, and Nash.
Susie was a loving, kind soul who never met a stranger and always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. She was a fan of OSU and Cleveland Browns football and a huge enthusiast of flea markets, garage sales, and adventures of any kind. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.
Per the family's request, there will be no services at this time. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500) is honored to serve Susie's family.
Memorial contribu-tions in Susie's name may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sally Zeller
April 11, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of Sue,
She was my dear friend, and worked with her at Ashley furniture. We would write each other all the time. She was the kindest, caring, loving person that everyone loved so
much. Thank you Jodi for letting me know. Much love to you Larry, Jodi and Jenni and all the family, she will be missed so much!
Sally Zeller
BETSY EARL
April 9, 2025
Seems Susie and I were best friends and majorettes/twirlers for a long time. Loved her so much. I will alway have the memories we shared. RIP Susie.
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