Frances Marie Lenane, 88, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Monday May 6, 2024. Frances, better known as Fran, was born on November 10, 1935 to Joseph and Frances Cerza. She was the fourth of seven sisters.
Fran grew up in the Bronx borough of New York City. After high school, she worked for Citibank where she met her future husband Edward Lenane Sr. (Ed). Ed and Fran were married on June 9, 1957. They were married 66 years and were blessed with 2 daughters and 2 sons.
Fran enjoyed decorating her home and yard and loved fashion. She was spunky lady and she loved her family dearly. She especially enjoyed interacting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Fran’s faith in God was important to her and her church, St. Clare of Assisi was dear to her heart and a big part of her life while she lived in Dallas, Georgia. Fran made many friends in her lifetime and among the dearest were her friends in the Divine Mercy, her bible study members, attendees at morning mass, the Firecrackers, and other members of her parish.
Fran was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Louise, Ruth, and Theresa. She is survived by her loving husband Ed Lenane Sr, and her children, Debbie Anderson of La Grange, Kentucky, Ed Lenane Jr (Carol) of Nolensville Tennessee, Neil Lenane (Donna) of Sarasota, Florida, and Kimmarie LaPrad (Terry) of Carleton, Michigan.
Fran is also survived by 13 grandchildren; Melissa Reed (Toby), Lauren Stubbs (Justin), Marissa Skall (Erik), Brittany Grooters (Jed), Nicole Lenane, Anthony Lenane, Blake Lenane (Danielle), Andrea Carroll (Phillip), Isaac Lenane, Madeleine Daniels (Michael), Kevin LaPrad, (Isabelle), Lyra LaPrad and Natalie LaPrad. In addition, she leaves behind 9 great grandchildren; Jacob and Adam Reed, Ava and Mackenzie Skall, Eliyanah, Jace and Jude Grooters, Gabriel Carroll, and Malcolm Daniels. Her sisters Florence, Alice and Gerry also survive her as well as many nieces and nephews. We are also thankful for the many loving friends she leaves behind.
The funeral service to honor Fran will be held on Saturday May 11, 2024 with a 9:30 am Rosary service and a Mass at 10:00. St. Clare Assisi Catholic Church 6301 Cedarcrest Rd Acworth GA 30101. A reception will be held afterwards. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Fran’s name to St. Clare of Assisi Catholic church.
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