 1912 - 2005 (92 years)
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| Name |
Frances Koch [1] |
| Born |
10 Nov 1912 |
Demopolis, AL:  [1] |
| Gender |
Female |
| Reference Number |
5994 |
| Died |
1 Feb 2005 |
Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL [1] |
| Person ID |
I5994 |
aojd |
| Last Modified |
11 Nov 2011 |
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| Notes |
- Obituary from Alexandria City OUTLOOK Feb. 2, 2005 Graveside services for Mrs. Frances Koch Frohsin of Alexander City will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at the Alexander City Cemetery. Rabbi Ken Segal will officiate. Frances Koch Frohsin, an Alabama native devoted to her family, friends and community, died Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at age 92. Mrs. Frohsin proudly headed a large family who adored the loving matriarch they called Nanny. Born 1912 in Demopolis in western Alabama, Mrs. Frohsin was the sixth and youngest child of Hannah Carolyn and Henry Koch. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1934 from Alabama College, now known as the University of Montevallo. In 1935, she came to Alexander City as the bride of Ralph Frohsin Sr., who ran a downtown retail store his father founded in 1891. They remained in Alexander City for the rest of their lives, building the Frohsin's store from a dry-goods mercantile to a retail apparel store widely known for fashion. Frohsin's was a vital part of downtown Alexander City until the 1990s when it closed after more than 100 years in business. Not only did Mrs. Frohsin participate in the community's economic development, but she also helped fulfill its civic needs. She served 34 years - 29 years as vice chairwoman -- of the Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources, which oversaw the public welfare system. The board recognized Mrs. Frohsin's decades-long contributions when she retired in 1987. She served her community in several ways, most notably through the Red Cross where she volunteered for many years. During World War II, she headed up the Red Cross motor corps - which, among other things, taught women how to drive ambulances. Mrs. Frohsin loved gardening and bird watching. She often delivered roses from the Frohsin garden to folks in the hospital or friends who needed brightening. In her later years she loved just being outside, enjoying the colors of her yard and watching birds, many of which she could identify. Mrs. Frohsin shared her love of the outdoors, teaching grandchildren the names of birds and showing them how to cast a fishing rod and reel. She was president of the Alexander City Federation of Garden Clubs and active in the Five Points Garden Club. Mrs. Frohsin was a member of the Tuesday Study Club. She was a golfer and a member of the Willow Point Ladies Golf Association. She also was an avid bridge player and participated for many years in several bridge clubs. She loved to entertain. She also was a longtime member of Temple Beth-Or in Montgomery as well as its sisterhood. Mrs. Frohsin reveled in her seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A
grandchild and great-grandchild are named in her honor. She is survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as her three children: Carolyn F. Heller of Tampa, Fla., Henry I. Frohsin (Carolyn M. Frohsin) of Birmingham, and Ralph Frohsin Jr. (Allyn M. Frohsin) of Alexander City. Mrs. Frohsin was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Frohsin Sr., and her siblings: Josephine Patterson, Isidore Koch, Jacob Koch, Henry Koch and Florian Koch. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations may be made to The West Tallapoosa Chapter of the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 246, Alexander City, AL 35011 or to the Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 North West 9th Ave., Miami, FL 33136. After the funeral, the family will receive at the Frohsin home, 739 Ridgeway Drive. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
Radney Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Article from Alexander City OUTLOOK - February 1, 2005 Frohsin leaves lasting legacy By Kelly Caldwell The Alexander City community lost a true leader Tuesday when Mrs. Frances Koch Frohsin died. Known to many as Miss Frances, Frohsin came to Alexander City in 1935 to help her husband Ralph Frohsin, Sr. run his family's retail store. "She excelled in everything she did whether it was running the store, throwing a dinner party or tending to her garden," Virginia Bradshaw, long time friend of Frohsin, said. "She fit into the community beautifully." During her lifetime, Frohsin worked with the Red Cross for a number of years including volunteering with the Red Cross Motor Corps during World War II where she taught other women to drive ambulances. "She always looked beautiful, but she could get in the trenches and work hard when she needed to," Bradshaw said. Described as a "true southern lady," Frohsin enjoyed gardening and bird watching. "I always enjoyed being around her," Barbara Sokol said. "She radiated graciousness and was always a delight to be around." She also enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Willow Point Ladies Golf Association. "She was an avid golfer," Sokol said. "I remember when I first came to town, I played with her." Frohsin was preceded in death by her husband and is survived by her three children, Carolyn Heller, Henry L. Frohsin and Ralph Frohsin, Jr. as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "I have known her all my life and I hope Alexander City is producing more people like her," Bradshaw said. "I hope the young people (of Alexander City) will have the chance to know someone like her." Frohsin donated her time freely working with the Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources overseeing the public welfare system. "She was very giving of her time," Jack Coley said. "She was a very fine person and I would say she was very beloved by all who knew her." Partial obituary: Published on February 2, 2005, Birmingham News (AL) FROHSIN, MRS. FRANCES KOCH FROHSIN, MRS. FRANCES KOCH 1912 - 2005 Graveside service for Mrs. Frances Koch Frohsin of Alexander City will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at the Alexander City Cemetery. Rabbi Ken Segal will officiate. Frances Koch Frohsin, an Alabama native devoted to her family, friends and community, died Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at age 92. Mrs. Frohsin proudly headed a large family who adored the loving matriarch they called Nanny. Born 1912 in Demopolis in western Alabama, Mrs.
Birmingham News (AL) - February 2, 2005 [1]
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