Sad Passing: Twinsrwe

[Stefani]

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We are so saddened to hear this news from her beloved husband Ralph. Judy was the best of the best. Always helpful to me and new members, gracious and kind. A wonderful human being. She is be GREATLY missed.


Obituary for Judith Margaret Franks
Madison / Mineral Point - Judith M. Franks, age 72, of Madison passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison.

She was born in Dodgeville on April 27, 1948 the daughter of John and Ruth (Polkinghorn) Toay. She attended the Seven Oaks Country School and later graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1966. She worked at Pendarvis in Mineral Point and St Joseph Hospital in Dodgeville. She later moved to Madison and worked at Oakwood Lutheran Home, Oak Park Place and for various Pharmacies until retiring and then worked with her husband in the cleaning business. Judy and Ralph also coached T-Ball for West Madison Special Olympics for four years.

She married Ralph Franks on June 16, 1979 at Olbrich Gardens in Madison. She was active at her church, Bethany United Methodist Church in Madison, where she was a member of the Susanna Circle, helped with the landscaping and was on various committees. Judy loved the music of the Statler Brothers and she had a great interest in local history and many murder mysteries, including discussions on the lizzieandrewborden.com website forum.

Judy is survived by her husband of 41 years Ralph of Madison; her siblings Spencer Toay, her twin Jerry Toay and Mary (Alan) Martin all of Mineral Point; several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her son Shawn on September 19, 2018 and her parents.

A Celebration of Judy's Life will be held at a later date with burial of cremains at the Graceland Cemetery in Mineral Point.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or the Bethany United Methodist Church. Memorials may also be mailed to the Gorgen Funeral Home c/o Judy.

https://www.gorgenfh.com/obituaries/Judith-Franks-2/

[camgarsky4]

That is so sad. Twins welcomed me aboard this site back in August and made me feel comfortable to be active. You could just tell she truly loved this site and the Lizzie borden mystery.

Thoughts and prayers with her family.

[mbhenty]

With time Twins came to be the spirit of this forum.

She was an amiable and welcoming human soul—saw the good side of everything. She was the nicest person I 'never' met. Also, she was very knowledgeable with all things Lizzie and she was a veteran here, having been around since 2005. She always did her research and helped give this forum the integrity and credibility it has earned over the years.

She would post on another location on this forum every time a movie star died. I would try to beat her to it. It was a little game we use to play. Last time she posted there was December 8th and on the forum December 12th. I posted about two celebrities and was surprised she had not noticed. She must have been ill and unable to post. I will surly miss you Judy. I pray you have found peace.

[patsy]

Oh so sorry to hear this. Twins was so helpful to many of us and such a staunch supporter of this site. I feel so sad that we have lost her.

My heart goes out to her family and friends and may she be in a good rest forever.

[LABRhush]

Oh I'm so sad to hear this, but thank you for sharing. Twins was truly helpful and genuine. A delight to talk to. She will definitely be missed!

[phineas]

So sorry to hear this. It was rare so see a post without some excellent fact provided by Twins. She always elevated the discussion. Safe travels — I hope you’re chatting with Bridget right now.

[Rolie Polie]

I'm so sorry to read this. I always enjoyed reading her comments and thoughts. I'm sorry that we never got to compare notes. RIP

[kssunflower]

I haven't been on here for quite awhile, but wanted to say what a great lady. She responded to our comments with sincere interest and was very knowledgeable. I know she is deeply missed.

[Franz]

RIP.