Luella M. Franks' Obituary
Luella M. (Pauley) Franks, 89, of Homeworth, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025 after a prolonged battle with dementia at Stone Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Alliance, Ohio.
Born on May 12, 1935 in Garfield Heights, to H. W. and Daisy (Donohue) Pauley, she lived in Atwater for most of her life.
A 1954 graduate of Southeast High School, she also graduated from and Sayer Cosmetology College.
Luella owned Luella's Beauty Shop and was a hairdresser, retiring in 1997 after 38 years of service.
Luella enjoyed ballroom dancing, bowling, gardening and landscaping.
Survivors include three sons, Terry L. Franks of Alliance, Mark A. (Mary) Franks of Homeworth and Rex A. Franks of Sebring, FL; seven grandchildren, Andy (Joanna) Franks, Melissa (Gary) Krenzer, Michael Franks, Clint (Kim) Franks, Craig (Danielle) VanCamp, Christin VanCamp and Nate Franks; 11 great-grandchildren, Bri, Becca, Brayden, Kyla (Hector), Shyanna, Vicktoria, Wyatt, Teagan, Mariah, Haddeley and Shelby; three great-great-grandchildren, Eliana, Abel and Chloe; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death her husband, Paul E. Franks, whom she married on December 6, 1953 and who died on August 16, 2023; her parents; four sisters, Margaret Polen, Dorothy Adams, Juanita Hiltabidle and Sarah Fear; and two brothers, Webster and Donald Pauley.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Her Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 am. Burial will immediately follow at Atwater Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Absolute Hospice, 7171 Keck Park Circle NW, North Canton, OH 44720.
You are invited to view Luella's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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