Death date: Sep 30, 2017
Frances Louise Heitzman Lester peacefully entered into the arms of our loving God on September 30, 2017, at the age of 87. She has been reunited with her beloved husband, Don Lester, of 53 years; her dear parents, Vera and Frank H Read Obituary
I loved and admired Frankie and the whole Heitzman family! Her parents, Frank and Vera, were friends with my mother and father, and we used to spend Monday nights at their house having dinner, and Mr. Heitzman (Heitz" to my dad) and Daddy would watch the fights (boxing) on tv. They had one and we didn't. Frankie was a teen-ager then, and was the first person I had ever seen roll her hair in socks! She was SO pretty and sweet, and I REALLY looked up to her! She was the first person I ever knew to be married, and when she married Don, it was like a fairy tale to me. Later on, after she and Don had moved away, her parents offered refuge to me at a troubled time in my life, and let me live in their house. I can't remember if I stayed in her old room, or Kitty's, What a wonderful family! I never got to know Frankie and Don's children, but knew and loved all her brothers and sisters, and after many years away, I was blessed to visit twice with Frankie and renew old memories on two occasions. A bright light has passed from this world with her passing, but she was known and loved by many. My prayers go out to the family of this beautiful woman. May she rest in peace.
Janet, we were so sorry to hear about your Mom. I will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Jan and Jamie McCloskey
I was only blessed to know you for such a short time. You showed me where you walked to school. Showed me the corner deli where you used to buy gum. Told me about the Cotton Club. How you made your own prom dress and then your wedding dress...you told me about your parents, your husband, your siblings.. Your children. I met your grandchildren and got to meet and enjoy Fischer. I'm going to miss all your wonderful stories. I don't know who was taking care of who Frankie, but you taught me so much. You have such a beautiful heart and such a pure soul. I wish I knew you longer. You were truly blessed throughout your life and blessed mine with your friendship. You have opened my heart and my eyes to a whole new way of life and loving. Thank you.
(Janet, thank you for picking me).
I will never look at a magnolia tree the same again.. And if I see a humming bird I will take it as a sign that Frankie's close by. I will miss you my friend, it was my pleasure. xo love Veronica.. (Just like your Momma) xo
Aunt Frankie was always the best hostess whenever we came to visit. Coming from Indiana was always such great fun with her and the family. We were always welcomed even after I was grown and married she welcomed my husband and I to stay in her home. I will miss he dearly as I always enjoyed our visits , talks and yes the food!!! Love you Aunt Frankie!
Mrs. Lester was special to all of us at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She was like a grandmother to me all my life. She always shared her love and compassion and faith to the youth of the church. She was always there for us. Every time we had a social her salad was what we always looked forward to. Even the ones that were visitors to our church would often come back often to always come for her amazing salad that she would make and her Rum Cake. We will miss her. She was a special lady. Love always Burt Wetherington
