Francella “Frankie” Woolworth, 81, passed to God on Jan. 24, 2003, after a brief but ferocious battle with cancer.

She was born Oct. 20, 1921, in Yakima.

She was a longtime member of Useless Bay Golf and Country Club. She was an avid gardener, painted watercolors and oils, and danced up a storm.

She is survived by her husband, Norman; two children, Nicolle Woodruff and Gary Gearheart; and a stepson, Larry Woolworth.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland.

Memorials may be made to Home Health Care and Hospice of Whidbey General Hospital, 101 N. Main St., Coupeville, WA 98239.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visser Funeral Home, Langley.