Dr. Hazel D. Franks

Dr. Hazel D. (Craycraft) Franks, age 90 of Upper Sandusky died at the Wyandot Memorial Hospital at 6:11 p.m. on Thursday Sept. 29, 2011. She was born Feb. 14, 1921 in Grayson, KY to Charles H. Craycraft and Rose B. (Parsons) Craycraft. She married Richard Franks on Oct. 25, 1953 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1982. Mrs. Franks was also preceded in death by her parents and brother Eugene S. Craycraft. Hazel was a 50 plus member of the John Stewart United Methodist Church where she held many offices. Mrs. Franks was a member of the Grace Davis Myrta Moody’s Women’s Society. She served on the District committees and Conference associations with the United Methodist Church. Often referred to as a pathfinder for women, Hazel became involved in the family farming and trucking business as a teenager. She and her brother became co-owners of Craycraft Trucking in 1936. She purchased sole interest in the company in 1972 and continued its expansion until she retired as President from Craycraft. Her distinguished career has taken her from farm work in her youth to CEO of Craycraft Trucking to Board of Directors at Commercial Savings Bank. Hazel served on the Board of Trustees at Tiffin University where she received an honorary doctorate degree and was a member of the Tiffin University Founders and President’s Club. In 1991 Craycraft Hall was dedicated and in 1994 Franks Hall was dedicated at Tiffin University. Dr. Franks was a special part of Tiffin University family. She was member of the Wyandot County Ladies of the Shrine where she held many offices and belonged to the Alpha Chapter Tri-Sigma Sorority, Upper Sandusky. Many will remember Mrs. Franks was a philanthropist and a great believer in youth. A funeral service will be held Monday Oct. 3, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in John Stewart United Methodist Church with Pastor Wayne Geissinger officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. There will be a luncheon held immediately after the burial at John Stewart United Methodist Franks Family Life Center. Visitation will be held on Sunday Oct. 2, 2011 from 1-4 p.m. in BRINGMAN CLARK Funeral Home and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at John Stewart United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to John Stewart United Methodist Church or the Tiffin University in care of BRINGMAN CLARK Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit BringmanClark.com to view the Life Tribute DVD, extend a condolence or share a memory. http://videos.lifetributes.com/250267

Dr. Hazel D. Franks

September 29, 2011