MAUDELLA "DALE" FRANKS

Maudella “Dale” Waddell Franks, age 86, of Garrettsville went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday December 24th after a 3 month courageous battle with cancer, while her family sang her favorite Christmas Carols and Hymns to her. She was born on February 6, 1930 in English, WV to W. Eugene and Mattie F.E. (Wright) Waddell and resided in Ohio for the past 47 years.

She enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her flowers and vegetable garden, taking long walks, working crossword puzzles with Moe was her favorite pastime. She loved baseball, especially the Cleveland Indians, she was noted for nicknaming all of her favorite players. Dale was a member of First Congregational Church of Freedom and a devoted child of God.

She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Ewing “Moe” D. Franks and daughters Katherine E. Gapas (Dale) of NC and Brenda Y. Mesaros (Tom) of Freedom. Her memory is cherished by her 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many other beloved family members and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Joella Waddell and Hazel V. Gadd; brothers, James C. Waddell Sr., Robert Waddell, W.E. Pierce Waddell, and a grandson Patrick D. Brown.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no calling hours at her request. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday December 29th 6:00 PM at the First Congregational Church of Freedom 8961 St. Rt. 88, Windham, Ohio 44288.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Brenda Mesaros c/o Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services 8382 Center St. Garrettsville, OH 44231 to help defray medical costs.