Barbara Joyce Frank

Barbara Frank passed away on Sunday Mar 19, 2023, with her family by her side. She was 71 years old. Barbara was born on June 18, 1951 to parents Wilson & Beulah Allen, in Lansing, MI, and she grew up in Williamston, MI with her 7 siblings.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William Frank, her daughter Lisa Frank and her son-in-law Sam Goodman, as well as her two granddaughters, Juna & Aia.

At the age of 20, Barbara moved to Los Angeles, CA. While there, she met William, who was also a Michigan native. After 3 years of living in California together, Barbara & William returned to Southwest Michigan, ultimately settling in the village of Eau Claire, where they raised Lisa and lived the majority of their lives until 2022. Amidst declining health, Barbara & William returned once more to Southern California in late 2022 to be closer to Lisa's family. Barbara spent her last months supported & comforted by her family, and found especially great joy in spending time with her granddaughters.

She will be remembered by all who knew her as a loving wife, a caring mother, a doting grandmother and a good person, who loved people, flowers, and adventure, and who was always ready to tell a story, shoot the breeze, or have a good laugh.

"Blessings to Grandma who lives in our hearts." - Quote by grandaughter, Juna (age 4)

A funeral service will be held 11AM Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel, 205 E. Middle Street, Williamston, with visitation an hour prior. A graveside service will follow at Summit Cemetery in Williamston.