Frances "Fran" Marie Slaventa, age 71, of Dexter, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Fran was born February 1, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan the daughter of John Richard and Kathryn Ellen (neé Gleason) Smith. Fran was a graduate of the Dexter High School class of 1969. In 1994, Frances met the love of her life Francis Slaventa in Brighton, Michigan. They were married on June 24, 2000 in Park Hill, Pennsylvania. Frances had a passion for all things art related, including: decorating, designing, painting, antiques, and floral arrangement. Frances worked as a florist for 20 years, before opening her lingerie shop “Naughty N’ Nice” in the late 1980’s, a business she owned and operated successfully for 20 years. When Fran was not running “Naughty N’ Nice” she could often be found relaxing with Frank in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula enjoying the peace of nature and the excellent fishing.
Fran was preceded in death by her mother Kathryn Ellen Gleason Smith and her father John Richard Smith. Fran is survived by her husband, Francis Slaventa; her daughter, Christie Marie Ashworth-Chowning (William); and her daughter, Deneé Morgan Rousselo (Dave); grandson, Liam Jacob Rousselo; her sister, Jacqueline Layher (Michael); her brother, Richard Smith (Pamela); brother, David Smith and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Fran's memory may be made to The National Forest Foundation, https://www.nationalforests.org/get-involved/ways-to-give. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.hosmermuehlig.com for the Slaventa family.
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