Frances Neil Davis was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 29, 1953. She was the youngest of four daughters born to O’Neil and Marylene Howard. Frances, who was affectionately known as “Frankie,” accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Providence Baptist Church by her great uncle, Rev. John Dobbins. She attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from John Adams High School in 1971.
Frankie departed this life suddenly on January 30, 2021. She leaves to mourn her passing, three daughters― Denise McCory (Reginald), Monica Howard, and Juanita Woods; six grandchildren― Taylor McCory; Reginald McCory, Jr., Breanna McCory, Marquita Jackson, Marcus Jackson, and Mariah Jackson; three sisters―Roylene Dues, Roberta Turner, and Ethelyn Gavin (Roger), as well as a host of relatives and friends.