Frances Clara Radice

On July 6, 2024, a loving, caring soul slipped into heaven to join God, angels and her devoted husband in eternity. Frances Clara (Leveling) Radice was 101 years and 7 months old.

She began life in Navada, MO on Nov. 9, 1922 with parents Henry and Katherine (Karhoff) Leveling and 5 siblings. All have preceded her in death.

Family life meant helping at the small homestead raising chickens for eggs and meat, milking their cow for fresh dairy products and growing vegetables to preserve for winter storage. It was a simple and loving environment that shaped her into a strong independent woman that influenced many younger women to achieve their full potential.

In 1944 she moved to Chicago, IL where she met her future husband, Richard V. Radice, at a dance. They were married on December 25th 1944 just before he was given his Navel orders during World War 2. They were married for 75 years with many ups and downs yet devoted to each other without question. Throughout her life she was a very caring and generous person lovingly raising her children, was active in the American Legion Woman's Auxiliary, helping senior citizens in Chicago through her church and giving even in death as she donated her remains for medical research to the Miller School of Medicine in Miami.

She is survived by her 7 children, 22 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held August 3rd at:

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church

5300 Old Howell Branch Road

Winter Park, FL 32792

The service will start at 10:30.

It will be followed by a family luncheon at

Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home at Chapel Hill Cemetery

2420 Harrel Road

Orlando, FL 32817

We wish to thank Vitas of Collier County Florida for their support and tender care in the final months, days and hours of her life and helping her to make a peaceful transition into eternity.

In lieu of flowers consider donating to your favorite charity in her name.