Melissa Lee Franks
March 8, 1954 ~ October 19, 2016
Melissa Lee Franks, age 62 of Vienna, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Beloved wife of Charles B. Franks; devoted mother of Rachel, Hannah, and Charlie; daughter of the late Maxton and Helen Lee; sister of Maxine, Richard, Bruce, Wayne, and Joyce. Melissa was a devout member of Vienna Presbyterian Church for many years. Everyone loved Melissa as soon as they met her. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt and friend. She was a gifted special education and preschool teacher for children preK-8. She volunteered in Haiti and for her church mission trips. She was a spiritual optimist and was special to all who knew her. In celebration of her memory all are invited to wear a "splash of color" to her memorial service. A Memorial Service will be held at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna, VA on Monday, October 24 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Online condolences and fond memories of Melissa may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Heaven truly welcomed a loving, caring, humble servant of Christ this week. Barry, Rachel, Charlie and Hannah, praying that God envelopes you with his loving arms and comforts you as you mourn the loss of a beautiful wife and mom. Love, Nina and Jon
“See you later, alligator. After a while, crocodile. Not too soon, baboon. Okeedokee, artichokee. Give a hug, ladybug. Take care, teddy bear. Chop-Chop, lollipop. “Bye-bye, French fry. Time to squirm, wiggle worm. Lets scat, alley cat. Know what I mean, jelly bean? Sure do, tennis shoe. Better skadoodle, poodle. Out the door, dinosaur. “Toodaloo, kangaroo. Bye-bye, butterfly. So long, King Kong. See you later, alligator. After a while, crocodile. “And thats THE END, my friend!” In memory of the kindest soul I’ve ever had the privilege to know. Sending all our love and support to the Franks family. With deepest sympathies, Holly, Chris, Alexander and Jonathan McCall
MELISSA -Magical, Merry, Mystical, Motherly….Made us all smile with her sunny spirit! -Eager, Earnest, Earthy, Elegant, Embracing…. Everyone was made to feel special & included by her kind & compassionate ways! -Laughter, Loved, Lassie…..Lived life to the fullest! -Interesting, Ingenue, Involved, Idealist, Imaginative…..Inspiration to us all! -Smiling, Special…..Singing along to silly sonnets and songs she wrote for celebrations! – Supercalifragilistic-expialidocious she was! -Amazing, Amusing, Amigo, Aloha…..A friend, neighbor, sister, mom, wife, teacher, who will be missed and live on through all who knew and loved her – Amen! MELISSA
I’m so sad to hear of Melissa’s passing. I was one of her house mates in Durham, NC in the 80s.
Melissa was such a beautiful, sweet human being.
I really admired the way she loved and cared for people. I also admired her optimism and love for life. I had not seen her or kept in touch with her for about 20 plus years. The last time I saw her was when our babies were little. She came to Durham for a visit. I regret that I did not stay in touch.
It looks like she may have had MS. I too, was diagnosed with MS on 8-6-2015.
My condolences and deep sympathy to Barry and children, and all of her family. Praying for peace.
To Melissa’s Family: I am so very sorry for your loss. I just learned of Melissa’s passing. I met Melissa in high school in Charlotte and we stayed in touch for many years but sadly, lost touch right after Rachel was born. I have many fond memories of her and will always remember her as a true friend. Praying that your warm memories will bring you comfort and praying for God’s peace for all of you. Vicky (Rush) Harris