Gladys Irene Franks Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gladys Irene Franks (Peoria, Arizona), who passed away on November 8, 2019 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Hartge and Florence Fisher Hartge; her siblings, Catherine Overly (Harry), Ruth Mae Dillinger (William) and Henry Hartge (Bessie); her former husband William Franks; her daughter Linda Franks; her stepdaughter Catherine Evans; and her sons-in-law, Gary Crosby, Harry Truxel and Joseph Gatewood.
She is survived by: her significant other Chagolla; her stepdaughter Patricia Truxel; her children, Barbara Vickerman (Bruce) and William Franks; her grandchildren, Paul Crosby (Laura), Mark Crosby (Bridgette), Doug Truxel (Christy) and Juanita Rozik (Andy); her great grandchildren, Jereth Jenkins (Michelle), Corbin Crosby (Annalit), Cody Crosby, CheyAnne Crosby, Gary Crosby, Crystal Rozik, Natasha Partee, Doug Truxel Jr, Kayla Truxel, Joseph Balko and James Gatewood; and her great great grandchildren, Garyth Jenkins, Aria Crosby and Orion Crosby.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gladys' honor may be made to either The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at dav.org or Hospice of the Valley at 1510 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
