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Frances (Franya) Markey

March 8, 1934 - July 23, 2023

Frances (Franya) Markey, 89, of Palm Coast, FL passed away on July 23, 2023 at Lifestyle Living Assisted in Hollywood, FL. She was born on March 8, 1934 in Grindstone, PA to the late Samuel and Sophie Lecznar (Provoasneck).


Fran was very devoted to her faith, church and family.  She always kept in touch with her extended family and friends from Pennsylvania, Greenpoint, NY, Pembroke Pines, FL and Palm Coast, FL.  She had a tireless work ethic, made friends easily, loved to tease and poke fun of herself, family and friends.  She embraced life and loved to laugh, dance (especially to polkas), Sunday car rides and to shop.


She was very proud of her Polish heritage and had a great sense of humor.  A smart, tough and driven woman, Fran worked for Nolan Brown Cadillac and various retail establishments retiring before her move to Palm Coast from Macy’s (previously Burdines). 


It was amazing that she knew people wherever she went.  She always engaged those she knew as well as strangers.  She loved to chat with everyone.  Because she was special, she made others feel special.  Fran belonged to several church and community groups including the Am Guild, Pennsylvania Club, Knights of Columbus, Ladies Auxiliary, Adoration & Legion of Mary.


Frances was predeceased by her loving husband John (Jack) in 2011, grandson Jack, great granddaughter Kataleya, 8 brothers and sisters as well as extended family including the Markey family.


Survivors include her sons Barry (Kerri), Kevin (Donna), grandson Ryan, sister Bridget (now deceased), cousin Fran (Jerry Widek), niece Ann Marie, granddaughters Kristy (Travis), Cara (Mark) and family, Erin (Louis) Melina, nieces Linda, Cathy, Donna, the Markey family and other extended relatives. She was loved dearly and is missed by those she touched in this life.


A requiem Mass will be held on Saturday, November 25, at 1:00 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 4600 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, FL 32164.


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