Frances Ablassa Crum was born on August 26, 1925, to Ablassa and George Turner in Philadelphia, PA.   She was the youngest of 5 children.  Her siblings who preceded her in death were Estelle Brown, Josephine Burnette, Stanley Turner and Sterling Turner.  As a child, she exceeded well in Public School and later in life she moved to Brooklyn, NY.

Frances initially worked as a domestic worker but later found a career in the nursing field.  She was employed at Flushing Memorial Hospital and Sydenham Hospital in Harlem.  Her career extended to 30 years of public service.

Family was everything to Frances, and her love for them shown brightly.   She was strict with her morals, and she taught her sons that men and women were 100% equal.  For leisure, she loved going to Las Vegas.  Her passion was playing high stakes poker.

In 1975, Martin and Frances were united in holy matrimony.  This union remained until Martin transitioned in 1999.

Cherishing and rejoicing in her memory are her sons John G. and Emanuel; 3 grandchildren: Anyon (Qiauna) I'Shana, Walt, Trevor and Sunjulise 2 great grandchildren:  Naquan and Dinique; 1 great-great grandchild: Hunter; niece: Brenda, great-niece: Sharon; other family members: Theresa, Jeanine, Verrilline, John, Junior, Jeffrey, Keisha, and as well as a host of family and friends.

Lovingly Submitted,

The Family