Frances Joy Gravante

Passed away on Monday September 14, 2020 at Kaiser Woodland Hills Hospital. She was 79 yrs of age , she had been battling a long term illness.

"Without Whom, Where Would We All Have Drifted Too? Our Harbor, Our Haven."

Frances was one of two daughters, Born too and proceeded by in Death her Father and Mother Frank and Ruth Gravante as well as her Loving Nephew Clark Brafford.

Frances was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley . In High School she was a Synchronized Swimmer. Frances resided in Woodland Hills for the past 35 years She had a love For Animals her dogs, and birds. She lived a full life. Her Signature phrase was " What Happened?" You always knew when she was coming down the hall from her Slipper Shuffle. She had a contagious laugh and could always get a room going.

Frances is survived by her beloved sister Tonia Brafford, whom she was so close to. They were best friends and sisters.

She was a hard working single Mother who was Courageous and Understanding. She is Survived by her Three children, Sherise Spagnola, Richard Sesma and Mechelle Warren.

A Grandmother who was Our Saving Grace, a Voice of Encouragement, She is Survived by, Michael Spagnola, Nicole Marroquin, Brandon Rosales, Jordon Peart, and Jewlia Peart.

She was the coolest Great Grandma that filled us with Joy and Laughter. Survived by Lucas, Lincoln, and Nora .

An Aunt who was like a Second Mom, a home away from home Survived by Jeffrey Brafford.

FRANCES WILL TRULY BE MISSED AND REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER WITH LOVE..

There will be a Gathering of Family and Close Friends Honoring Frances Gravante Dandeneau's Life. October 11, 2020 at 2pm at France's home at 21302 Celes Street Woodland Hills, Ca 91364.

Frances is under the care of Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater Mortuary.