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Gloria Patrick Downing Franks

Passed 01/30/2024

Obituary For Gloria Patrick Downing Franks

Gloria Patrick Downing Franks, 75, of New Bern, NC passed Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

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Her service is Noon, Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Perrytown Community, New Bern, NC. Interment will follow in the St. Paul MBA Cemetery.

She is survived by her son, James Franks, Newport News, VA; two daughters, Stephenie Guerra, New Bern, Kimberley Franks, Chester, VA; three brothers, Harry Brown, Houston, TX, Howard Brown, New Bern, Alfred Brown, Oxon Hill, MD; sisters, Mary George and Kathleen Harvey, New Bern; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.


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To the Family of Gloria Franks, It is with deep sorrow that I was made aware of Gloria's passing. She was always a caring and compassionate person with a heart of gold. Our friendship goes back for years as she will be Remembered forever. May she always rest in peace. Dr. Johnny Williams

My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy are with the family. πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ•Š. Bonnie Woods

Dear Family, Cousin Pat's beautiful smile and great sense of humor will surely be missed. We are thankful for blessing she was to her Aunt Mattie at her 99th and 100th birthday parties.

She will remain in our hearts forever.

May God bless and keep the family during this trying time.

Much love, Aunt Matt, Jannia & the Simmons Family

Jannia Simmons

Stephanie, Kim, and Boo. I am so sorry for your lost. Sending prayers of comfort to you and the family. Ms Pat will be missed.

Stephanie,Kim and Boo,we were saddened to hear of the passing of you Mother Pat,she was a joy to be around and always pleasant. May God continue to give you all comfort and strength during this time of sorrow that suppaseth all understanding. Rest well Pat you will be missed now you and Burney can live and be better again with OUR Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Humbly Submitted , Constance and Monica Burney and Anthony Hyman

Aunt Pat I thought you would live forever. You taught me how to be happy and vibrant. I'm glad you met my son cause you made him feel like family the first time you met. I will love forever. RIP Aunt Pat. - Teddy Foreman

YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR πŸ™ THE LOSS OF YOUR ONE PAT. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO COMFORT AND STRENGTHEN YOU DOING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. FROM:THE YATES FAMILY

Fam, Our sincerest condolences to each of you. Prayerfully with God's Blessings. Much Love, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!!

Dear Cousins,

We are so saddened to hear of Pat's passing. Please know that our loving thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rev. Bobby L. Simmons, Sr. and Family

To the Family you have my deepest sympathy prayers and sincere condolences. She was my friend and classmate. I have many wonderful memories of her. So sorry for your loss. May the Grace of Jehovah God be with you all.-Rev.21:3 4. Mattie Williams Jones

To: Franks Family From: Lottie Simmons Family (Pug, Sister, Leon & Grease) We are thinking of you during this difficult time. We are praying for you and your family, asking God to bring comfort and peace.

To the family, may God continue to comfort you and give you peace and understanding in your time of sorrow. Just know ,that god doesn't make any mistakes . We know that you loved her here in the natural, I believe god loves her in every area of her life. I met Mrs Franks in 1988 working at Montgomery Wards. We instantly became close ,and I introduce her to my family as well ,who also accepted her as our sister. She will be truly missed. I will continue to keep the family uplifted in prayers... My Sincere Condolences to the Family we love you and pray for your strength . Minister Jo Ann Hardesty Sanders and Family.

I remember back in Fox Chase, going across the street and she would give me any snack I wanted lol! I was raised like she was family. Definitely praying for Aunt Step & all my cousins. I love y'all! She can party with my mom in heaven now.

Kimberley, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jack

Always love for you Aunt Patβ™₯️

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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