Nancy Jane Pressler Franck

Nancy Jane Pressler Franck, 85, passed away peacefully at home comforted by the love and support of her husband and lifelong partner, Gary, on January 5, 2023. Nancy loved deeply and nurtured both family and friends. During their 64-year marriage, Nancy and Gary raised a family of three, traveled the country, lived their faith, and gave back to each community in which they found themselves. As Gary progressed in his career, Nancy was always game for the relocations it brought. "How would you like to live in…?" was a query that popped up every 3-4 years and took Nancy, Gary and their family all over Florida as well as Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and ultimately back to Florida. Nancy made each of these moves an adventure, being careful to find a McDonald's and a Presbyterian Church in each new home. Her most recent membership was to Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Keeping the transitions smooth for their kids was always the top priority. In fact, for a particularly challenging high school move, Nancy contacted the guidance counselor of the new school and arranged a get-together of all the students in the same relocation boat for that year, so the kids would all have a friendly face or two on day one. Though her family always came first, Nancy, a graduate of Palm Beach High School and Palm Beach Junior College, enjoyed working outside the home and interacting with the community. As a travel agent, she enjoyed helping others plan their dream vacations, and she and Gary took advantage of the perks to scratch their own travel itch. Later, Nancy owned and managed her own bookstore, taking pride in finding exactly the right suggestion for a customer while also creating a welcoming corner for young readers. In recent years, she managed the Country Store at Westminster Oaks with such efficiency and hospitality that she received recognition as the Volunteer of the Year for the entire community. As avid Gator fans, Nancy and Gary frequently traveled to both home and away games to enjoy tailgating from their RV. That RV (or one of its predecessors or successors) took Nancy and Gary on many adventures across the country. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, William and Rebecca Pressler; her brother William, her sister Adelaide, and her brothers-in-law Donald Putnam and Richard Sanchez. She is survived by her husband, Gary; their children Greg, Linda (Michael), and Jeffrey (Deniz); their grandchildren Jasmine (Roy), Evan, David, Natalie, Jenna (Brandon), and Dylan; their great-grandchildren Diana and Riker; and her sisters-in law, Nora Putnam and Gail Sanchez. The family will celebrate Nancy's life and legacy privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Connections Church, a homeless ministry pastored by her son and daughter in-law (Jeff and Deniz) are wholeheartedly encouraged: 1900 S Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32301. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)

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Nancy Jane Pressler Franck

October 5, 1937 - January 5, 2023