Frankie Delores Lisaula was the youngest of four children born to Sallie Farmer and Frank Fugh on September 3, 1944, in Montgomery, Alabama. Raised in a close-knit family, Frankie learned the values of faith, hard work, and compassion early on. These principles guided her throughout her life as she built a family and created a home filled with love.
As a God-fearing woman, Frankie embraced her faith at an early age, serving at East 105th Street Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Bishop F.E. Perry. After the birth of Courtney Perry, Frankie helped Sister Perry with her care and that of Courtney, forging a bond that made her a [surrogate] daughter and sister to the Perry family. Her unwavering faith was a beacon of hope and comfort not only to her family but to the Perrys and everyone she encountered.
Frankie graduated from John Adams High School. In 1975, she married Raymond McDonald, and together they had two beloved sons: LeBaron and Markus McDonald. Frankie was a licensed realtor and worked for several municipal agencies, including the Ohio Highway Patrol, before retiring as Council Clerk for the City of Highland Hills, Ohio.
On June 26, 1999, Frankie married the love of her life, Adrian Lisaula. Together, they built a beautiful life centered on family, faith, and togetherness, sharing years filled with love, laughter, and many unforgettable adventures.
Family was at the heart of Frankie’s life, and she took immense pride in nurturing her loved ones and guiding them with her wisdom and devotion. Her greatest joy was watching her family grow, celebrating their successes, and supporting them through life’s challenges. She was a constant source of strength, comfort, and love.
Frankie is survived by her devoted husband, Adrian; her loving children, LeBaron and Markus; her stepchildren, Adrian, Antoinette, Anita, Adrianna, Anjalie, Andrea, and Adreon; and her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Herman, Cameron, Xavier, LeBaron Jr., MarShean, Dakota, Amiyah, Alonzo, Amiesha, Jeremy, Nakiya, Joshua, Isiah, Isarae, Nakia, Mya, Maliah, and Markus Jr, and, a host of cherished step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She also leaves behind her dear siblings, sisters Betty Lewis and Lanelle Perry, and brother Courtney Perry, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Frankie was preceded in death by her parents, Sallie Farmer and Frank Fugh, her brother Arthur Averheart, sister Mary Timberlake, and stepdaughter Angel Lisaula.
Frankie lived a life filled with love, faith, and joy. Her legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith will forever be cherished by her family and all who were fortunate enough to know her. As we say goodbye, we find comfort in knowing she is now at peace, welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior.
From Labor to Reward!