Frances Closner

She was the most beautiful person (inside and out) that you would ever hope to meet. She cared for everyone and everything, no matter how insignificant it may seem. She loved her family with passion, especially her children and grandchildren. I lived with Fran and her family in the summertime during my teen years. She was like my second mother. She actually was there for a lot of my "first"...She let me go on my first date, and let me drive first, gave me my first nephew, Terry and I could go on and on. I cherish her memory and miss her everyday of my life. She could be so funny but also serious enough to help you through a crisis. I am so fortunate to have had her a my sister. I am also fortunate in the fact that I can sometimes see her in my daughter, Tammy's face. Her sweetness and caring comes through in her. Her love lives on in our hearts and my love will last until I meet her in heaven. Thanks for the memories and love. Carol

It's been almost two decades since she passed, and I still miss her just as much as I did then. She had a smile that I often see in my own kids - a sort of knowing, sly smile that she always had when she was joking around. She was the kind of person that could get angry with you, but never hold a grudge - family or not. She loved to have fun, and loved to be around people - another gift I think she has passed down to her grandchildren. More stories to come. Miss ya, mom.