Helen Franks

Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Franks, of Linthicum, MD, passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center on August 13, 2010. Betty was born on February 27, 1932 in Texas, Maryland to the late Joseph and Mary Kilroy. She enjoyed her bible study at church, bowling, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Franks was the beloved wife of 53 years to the late John R. Franks; she is the devoted mother of John Franks, Jr., Douglas Franks, Sharon Russell, Kathleen Beck, Tony Franks, Lisa Cunningham and the late Thomas Franks; dear sister of Ann McDade and the late Doris Marsiglia, Richard, Joseph and Bill Kilroy. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.