She is survived by her daughters, Tammie Franck, of Chicago, and Shanda Franck Nicely (Chris), of Knoxville, Tenn; her grandsons, Clinton Robert Nicely (Irina), Cody Franck Nicely, and Christopher Carson Nicely; sister-in- law, Marjorie Burley; niece, Deborah Burley Tokheim; and nephew, Robert Burley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wilson Franck. Dana was a graduate of Drake University where she was a Kappa Alpha Theta.
A memorial service will be held in celebration of her life at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (6630 Nall Ave.) on Saturday, March 19, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Michael or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.