“Susie” Frank

Lafana Gale “Susie” Frank passed away at 5:11 AM on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Medicalodge of Columbus with her daughter at her side.
Susie was born on April 1, 1940 to Carl “Buck” and Virginia (Bash) Sturgeon.
Susie graduated from Baxter Springs High School with the Class of 1958.
Susie and Marvin Lockslee Washburn were married in 1968. They divorced shortly before the birth of a daughter, Sherry Lynn Washburn. On July 18, 1981, she was united in marriage with Charles Frank in rural Baxter Springs, KS. He survives.
Susie worked at Baxter Memorial Hospital in Baxter Springs after high school until the birth of her daughter in 1970. After a short hiatus, she returned back to work at the hospital and worked there until the hospital closed.
Afterward, she worked at Lou’s BBQ in Columbus and then at Crow’s Restaurant in Columubs until she broke her ankle, which required her to retire.
In addition to her parents, Virginia and Buck Sturgeon, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Carl Sturgeon, Jr.
Additional survivors include her daughter, Sherry L. Washburn of Columbus; nieces Shanon Brewster (husband, Terry) of Riverton, KS, and Shelly Barnard (Kevin Slankard) of Baxter Springs, KS; nephew, Michael Sturgeon (wife, Jean) of Joplin, MO; brother-in-law Richard Frank (wife, Barbara) of rural Columbus; as well as several great nieces and a great nephew.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus. Pastor Steven Bell will officiate. Burial will follow at the Greenlawn Cemetery, rural Columbus.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Assembly of God, Baxter Springs, KS or Happy Paws Animal Rescue, Pittsburg, KS in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.

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