Frances Creasman Clark
January 26, 1916 ~ March 7, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Sara Frances “Frankie” Creasman Clark, 90, of 20 Finalee Avenue, Asheville, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Annie Creasman Brookshire. She was also preceded in death by a son, C. Fred Clark, Jr. who died on September 26, 1998. She retired as an accountant from Sayles Biltmore Bleachery with over 40 years of service and was a member of Abernathy United Methodist Church. She also held membership with the Sky Hy Chapter of ABWA, the National Association of Accountants and a group called Just Friends.
Mrs. Clark is survived by her husband of 69 years, C. Fred Clark, Sr.; a son, Bill Clark and his wife Barbara of Asheville; four grandchildren, Kenneth Clark and wife Amy of Black Mountain, Sharon Sherwood of San Antonio, TX, Ashleigh Sumlin and husband Andy of Austin, TX and Cyndee Maxwell and husband Scott of Maitland, FL and ten great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Friday at Lewis Memorial Park with the Rev. Henry R. Inman, Jr. officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue and request that memorials be made to ABWA Scholorship Fund, c/o Melanie Betbeze, 10 Savannah Circle, Leicester, NC 28748.
Fred,Bill,and Family,Words cannot describe the heartfelt love and sympathy that we have for you during this most difficult time.Please try to take comfort in knowing that Frankie is with our Lord now,and that you will see her again! God Bless Frankie and the entire Clark Family, Scott,Betty,Bobby,Norma,Robbie,and Jennifer Spencer
Dear Fred, Bill, Barbara and family,
I extend my sincere sympathy in your loved one’s passing.
Frankie was a friend for over 30 years.
She was loved by all who knew her.
She was always loyal to ABWA and an integral of the success of the local ABWA chapter. I spent some time talking to her at the ABWA luncheon on Saturday. She loved her family and talked so much about how much she loved her grandchildren and how they such a big part of her life.
We will all miss her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss.
Myra Ramsey
My Aunt Frankie was a second mother to me and I am devastated by her passing. My memories of her go back through my entire life and are of a woman who was vibrant and loving in her support and love for a difficult nephew. Her life enriched the lives of many, including both me and my wife. We shall miss her greatly.
I met Frankie when I joined the local ABWA chapter in 2000. She is one of the most beautiful women I have ever known, always thinking of others. We were so proud of her and her dedication to ABWA. She was a role model and an inspiration to all of us. She was also a great ‘Secret Pal’ I will miss her terribly. Her last days were very happy ones, of that we are very glad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Fred and family,
Simple words cannot express the joy that Frankie brought to the lives she touched. I met Frankie 10 years ago, through ABWA. She became like a second mother and grandmother to me over the years. I will always remember her grace, style and lighthearted wit she always brought to our meetings. Frankie was always quick to share her love, advice and words of encourgement to the ‘girls’ at Sky-Hy. She became a surrogate great-grandma to my daughter, Holland, and would bring gifts for her to just about every other meeting. She holds a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family in this time of great loss.
AUNT FRANKIE WAS A BEAUTIFUL AND LOVING WOMAN. I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF THE TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER WHEN MY BROTHER AND I WERE CHILDREN. AS HE SAID, SHE WAS OUR SECOND MOTHER.
BILL, BARBARA, UNCLE FRED, AND ALL OF THE FAMILY, GOD BLESS YOU. YOU HAD THE BEST.
ELIZABETH (ARNOLD) AND HOWARD HARTSFIELD
We feel the sudden loss of a delightful lady, Frances Creasman Clark, who lived long and well. May you feel Mrs. Clark’s care there… reflected in each other as you gather to honor her life.
We celebrate her many accomplishments/ abilities with you. For starters, wasn’t she quite a baker and obviously capable with numbers/responsibilities? We give thanks for her steady warmth and interest. Those great grandchildren are blessed in experiencing her care early in their lives.
Imagine 69 years of marriage to the same gentleman! Our love to you Mr. Clark. May your family and good friends encircle you with great care and wonderful stories about your Frances.
Doree,Richard and Ben
Grandma Clark was simply the most kind-hearted person I’ve ever known. She always put the needs of others before her own. I am very thankful that I knew her and that my two children spent some time with her. She will be missed terribly by family and friends near and far.
I was so very sorry to hear that Aunt Frankie had died. I loved her so much and her energy and enthusiasm was both contagious and inspiring. My daughter, Laura Manning, visited her with us a couple of years ago and absolutely adored Aunt Frankie, Uncle Fred and their dog Hercules. I, and my whole family, will miss her terribly. Love, Paige Arnold
Some of the fondest memories of my childhood were spent at Aunt Frankie’s kitchen table. She always had a house filled with love – she will be sorely missed.