Frances Myrtle Williamson, 45, Edwards

Frances “Franki” Myrtle Williamson, age 45, of Edwards, died on June 5, 2008 in Gouverneur. Cause of death is pending autopsy results.

Franki was born on April 1, 1963 in Aurora, Illinois; she was a daughter of Floyd M. Williamson and Carol (Ovitt) Jenkins. She attended several schools throughout the country and received her G.E.D.

Ms. Williamson was formerly a self employed auto mechanic and had most recently worked as Assistant Manager for A.T. Systems armored car service in Bowie, Maryland.

She married Laurie Anne Brown on September 6, 2006 in Toronto. The couple had lived in Beltsville, MD before moving to Edwards in 2007.

Franki enjoyed motorcycling and collected Harley Davidson memorabilia, including die cast motorcycles. She was a NASCAR enthusiast who was a fan of Dale Earnhart, Jr. and also collected die cast cars. In her free time, Franki could be found tinkering in her garage. She also enjoyed fishing and she loved her dogs.

Her survivors include her domestic partner, Laurie Anne Brown – Edwards, her father and stepmother, Floyd M. and Judy Williamson – Ellington, MO, her mother, Carol Jenkins – Lebanon, VA, a daughter, Franchisca Williamson – Olney, MD, four brothers and three sisters-in-law; Terry W. and Michelle Williamson – Adamsville, AL, Randy and Betsy Williamson – Friendsville, TN, Ernie and Rhonda Jenkins – Pasadena, MD, Robert L. Jenkins – Bristol, TN, and three sisters and brothers-in-law; Cynthia L. and Jerry Wayne Deel – Vansant, VA, Nancy and Donald “Slick” Osborne – Lebanon, VA, and Melissa and Eric Troutman – Concorde, NC. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Franki is predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Ralph and Frances Ovitt.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, June 12^th from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur followed by her funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Franki will be cremated and her ashes will be kept by Laurie.

Donations in Franki’s memory may be made to the Jefferson County SPCA, 25056 Water Street Extension, Watertown NY 13601.