Nancy Frank

Nancy Frances (Donnelly) Frank, 82, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona and Hillsboro, Oregon, passed away peacefully Tuesday September 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born on January 9, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, to James and Rose Donnelly. She graduated from Lynwood High School, California in 1961 and later earned credentials in education from Fullerton City College. She dedicated over 5 years of her life to teaching elementary school, shaping young minds and bringing joy to countless students.

Nancy met the love of her life, James Frank, in 1968 while working as a bank teller. They married on July 15, 1972 and shared 54 wonderful years of laughter, partnership, extensive travel, and deep devotion.

Beyond her career and family, Nancy was an avid gardener, team mom to soccer and baseball little league, member of a women's club at Disneyland in Anaheim California. Her Favorite activities were bowling and volleyball. Her warmth, radiant smile, and boundless kindness touched everyone she met. She made each person feel seen and deeply loved.

She is survived by her devoted husband, James Frank; her children, Kimberly (Tom), Dennie, Brandon and her 6 cherished grandchildren, Dylan Frank, Brandon Frank, Austin Murray, Alexis Murray, Mason Frank and Emma Frank. She was preceded in death by her Parents, James and Rose Donnelly, her brother James (Jimmie) and her beloved sister Grace.