Dessie Page Frankum, 95, of Columbia, KY passed away on Wednesday July 4, 2018 at her home after several months illness. She was born October 26, 1922 in Sparksville, KY, the daughter of the late Otis and Ora Emily Yarberry Page.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Owen Frankum on October 1, 2005, son-in-laws: Don Grant and Ron Greene, one sister: Corrine Ballou and one brother: James Page.
She was united in marriage to her loving childhood sweetheart, Luther Owen Frankum on February 24, 1940.
Dessie lived an incredible life full of love, and was the epitome of the hardworking American woman, from her time as a real-life “Rosie The Riveter” during World War II in Chicago, Illinois to 25 years of factory work in Kentucky, and raising 3 children. She was brave and ever-strong her whole life, and until the very end. She is irreplaceable, and the world for us who knew her will be a lot less bright. Her smile, sense of humor and wit were unmatched in our family. She will be forever missed.
SURVIVORS
2 daughters: Wanda Greene of Bardstown, KY; Rebecca Grant of Campbellsville, KY
1 son: Glenn Frankum of Beaverdale, Pennsylvania
4 grandchildren: Matthew Grant, Andrew Grant, Cheryl Frankum, Glenn Frankum II
9 great grandchildren: Christopher Austin Clayton, Andrew Warren, Joy Frankum, Faith Ortiz, Dalton Grant, Cade Grant, Addyson Grant, Nolan Grant, Nash Grant
Family friend & caregiver: Keith Cook of Columbia, KY
Other caregivers surviving are: Treva Phillips, Amber Phillips, Angie Adams, Danielle Adams, Leoda Curry, April Barkes, Juanita Pierce, Janice Dulworth, and Cathy Powell
Special friend: Mary Jane Williams and the staff of Hosparus
Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends
Funeral Service: Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with her preacher, Ed Sterchi of the Broadway Church of Christ, officiating
Interment: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: Friday, July 6, 2018 after 4pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to:
Hosparus of Green River
P.O. Box 4134
Campbellsville, KY 42719-9700
P.O. Box 4134
Campbellsville, KY 42719-9700
