Frances Rapone Roberts' Obituary
Frances 'Francie' Marie Rapone Roberts entered the presence of the Lord on July 20, 2020. She was born to Mary and Andy Rapone of Bradenton, Florida on July 25, 1944. She attended Manatee High School where she enjoyed being part of the Drill Team for the Fighting 'Canes She also went to St Joseph's Catholic School, a church she continued to be a faithful member of for the rest of her life.
Frances met her husband, Ken Roberts, in Scottsdale, Arizona. They were married in Arizona and lived there until the '80's when they returned to Florida to be closer to family. She retired from her job at Harley Middle School in Bradenton, continuing to support causes close to her heart. As a survivor of breast cancer, she made herself available to those struggling with the disease.Her favorite way to stay in shape was line dancing - she loved country music!
She is preceded in death by her three sisters, Audrey Talmon (Don) of Plant City, FL, Janet Logue (Maason) of Chiefland, FL, and Virigina Rapone of Palmetto, FL, her five nieces and nephews and their families. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations in her name to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, bcrf.org.
When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile
Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun
Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day
Then forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay
And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best
What’s your fondest memory of Frances?
What’s a lesson you learned from Frances?
Share a story where Frances' kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Frances you’ll never forget.
How did Frances make you smile?