I met Fran in the winter of 2010. She and Allan and Rich and I were touring different available lots at the new community of Bay Pointe. We were drawn to each other because we had on the same winter coat! What are the odds? We laughed about that.
As fate would have it, we ended up next door neighbors on Herring View and our friendship was official.
A few summers ago when my 2 grandsons were down visiting us I noticed the youngest, Toby, 6 at the time, was missing. I searched outside and found him over at “Ms. Fran’s “ talking to her on the screened porch. He was sharing all his knowledge and love of toads and frogs. Fran was enthusiastically asking him questions and commenting on his answers. He wanted to return after our dinner to talk with Ms. Fran some more but I suggested he give her quiet time for her dinner! Always so kind and gracious.
We will miss Fran’s smile and kindness but we will never forget them.
Paula and Rich