Pearl A. Frampton

Pearl A. Frampton, 88, of Gratiot, died at 2:11 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2009 at Autumn Healthcare of Zanesville. She was born June 14, 1920, in Newark, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Violet Ramsey Houdeshell. She was a home maker, a devoted wife and mother and was a long standing member of the Gratiot United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Nancy (P.J.) Ranck of Gratiot and Mary Lou (Richard) Walters of South Zanesville; a son, Thomas E. (Fraya) Frampton of Zanesville; two sisters, Bert Earl and Lona Davis of Newark; 6 grandchildren, Alan (Barbara) Ranck of Hopewell, Mark (Linda) Ranck of Chatham, Ill., Michelle (Michael) Francisco of Grove City, Mike Walters of South Zanesville, Shane (Bill) Wolters of Austin, Texas and Matthew (Jenny) Frampton of Zanesville; 13 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Robert L. Frampton, who died October 2, 2005; seven brothers; and three sisters. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2009 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville and one hour prior to services. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2009 at the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Norris and Pastor Martha Gross officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Fork Cemetery, Gratiot. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Pearl to Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care, 713 Forest Ave., Zanesville, Ohio, 43701.