Isabelle Franke, a 95-year-old South Carolina woman died on Aug. 25 in Spartanburg. She was a great lady, who loved her country and her career. She served three terms as an associate justice of the peace commission under former President Harry Truman. After her term as an associate justice of the Peace Commissions ended, she worked in the department of State, handling international issues such as arms sales to nations in conflict areas. She retired as the chief financial officer for the State Department in Washington.
Isabelle Franke is survived by her four children aged between twelve and thirteen years, grandchildren aged between two and four, and two sisters. Her death was unexpected and leaves behind a devastated and heartbroken family, which is trying to pick up the pieces and get on with their lives. Her surviving daughter, Patricia Franke has taken over the family business while her son Mark is in college. She leaves her sizable estate to her granddaughter, as well as a trust, which will be left in the hands of her son. Her other two children, Mark and Debra have been raising their children while her husband handles her affairs.
Although it appears that their relationship was professional and loving, there was definitely some unseen turmoil in the relationship. Pat Franke always maintained a strong bond with her young protuberant son while taking care of his family. Her devotion to her job as associate justice of the peace commission was strong and she never once took advantage of her position. In fact, even after Mark became president of the Peace Commission, it was Pat’s efforts and dedication to him that kept him going.