Sarah Jane Frakes

Sarah Jane Riethmiller Frakes. Age 90. Born in Detroit, Michigan, October 16, 1932. Died in Detroit, Michigan on April 10, 2023. A celebration of her life will be planned at a later date. Sarah was the beloved widow of John C. Frakes Jr. She was a loving mother to daughters Sally Cusenza (Paul), Amy Frakes Shimmel and Sharon Klar (Matthew). Dearest grandmother of Amy, Sarah, Thomas, Allison, Hallie, Logan, and Kathryn. Also survived by her many loving nephews and niece. Sarah was a graduate of Michigan State University and had a Masters degree in Child Psychology from the Merrill Palmer Institute of Detroit. She was an active member of Grosse Pointe United Methodist church where she and her mother, Vera Riethmiller, made significant contributions to the Memorial Garden. She was an accomplished writer and calligrapher, talented artist, Sanibel shell collector, avid reader, and enjoyed the daily New York Times crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She will be remembered for her strong loving relationships and her many talents including her sense of humor, beautiful singing voice, creative correspondence and art, assistance to others, and her kind, loving friendship to many. ...[more]

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No matter the question, the answer is love." Memorial contributions may be made to the Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church Memorial Garden and to Cass Community Social Services, 11745 Rosa Parks, Detroit, MI 48206.