Frances J. Sopata's Obituary
Frances J. Sopata, (nee Faron), age 90 of Seven Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her 3 daughters and her granddaughter, Francesca, on Friday, June 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Chet, who she loved, cherished and missed all of her life until her final breath. Loving mother of Sharon Conomy, Kathryn Milligan (John) and Traci Sopata. Cherished grandmother of Rachel Abel (Christian), John Milligan Jr. (Nicole), Mackenzie Milligan (Ryan Sharp), Ryan Chet Milligan (Laura) and Francesca Conomy. Great grandmother of Elias, Lenora Francine, Teagan, Devyn, John Patrick III, Evelyn, Trystan, Ryleigh and the late William.
Frances' greatest joys were her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her faith in Jesus Christ. She enjoyed old movies, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, playing bingo, cards, bowling on her bowling league and working in her yard. In her later years she enjoyed traveling throughout the United States as well as Europe and the Caribbean.
Family will receive friends at the Vodrazka Funeral Home of Independence, 6505 Brecksville Rd., (Rt. 21, S. of Rockside), Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 4-8 pm. Funeral service in the funeral home Tuesday evening at 7 pm. Closing prayers at the funeral home Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12 pm. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Cornerstone of Hope, 5905 Brecksville Rd., Independence, 44131, or Hospice of the Western Reserve, Ames Family Hospice House, 30080 Hospice Way, Westlake, Ohio 44145.
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