Our family mourns the loss of our dear and beloved Frenchie Clara Alford. Frenchie passed away on July 23, 2022, at her home in Owasso, Oklahoma, after a heroic battle with cancer. Frenchie was born November 25, 1938, in Bearden, Oklahoma and was 83 years old at her passing.
Frenchie was the daughter of Ethel Patton-Alford & Louis Milton Alford, Sr.; Granddaughter of Lydia Thibodeaux-Alford & James Willie Alford; and Great-Granddaughter of Martha Griffiths-Alford & Lafayette “Fate” Alford.
Frenchie was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel Alford & Louis Milton Alford; sons, Orlando Dewayne White and Andre Bernard White; sisters, Lydia “Angie” Alford and Lisa Alford; and brother, Louis Milton Alford, Jr.
Frenchie is survived by her daughter Evetta White; step-daughter, Cynthia Prince-Hall; sisters, Lurra Mae Calahan, Joyce Getum, and Nancy Winter; brother, Donnell Alford, Sr; grandchildren, Elle Black, Kasandra White, Thomas Routt III, Andre White II, PK White, Benida White, Niles White, and Alexandria White; great-granddaughter and caregiver, Storm White-Blount, great-grandchildren, Thomas Routt IV, Alexander Routt, Cherish Routt, Orlando Routt, Dearius Hall, and La’Keith Hall; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Frenchie lived her life as a storyteller, an educator, a caregiver, a friend, and a great woman of faith. All who knew her were captured by her intelligence, strong will, determination, and fierce spirit. In a time of great opposition, Frenchie was the first in her line of three generations to complete her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. She will be remembered as a family matriarch - setting and paving the way for generations to come, a highly gifted and favored educator, a dedicated participant in the Alford Family Reunion, and a beloved community and church-family member.
Services are as indicated:
Final Arrangements Have Been Entrusted To: Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. 1414 N Norfolk Avenue, Tulsa, OK. 74106 Contact: (918) 592-2233
Viewing: Thursday, August 4th, 11am - 6pm Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. 1414 North Norfolk Avenue Tulsa, OK 74106 Contact: (510) 592-2233
Gathering and Celebration of Life: Thursday, August 4th, 2pm - 4pm The Community Room at 14696 E 88th PL N. Owasso, OK 74055 Contact: Storm White-Blount, 510-610-4004 Note: Light refreshments will be served
Funeral Service: Friday, August 5th, 11am Three Angels Seventh-Day Adventist Church 11808 E 121st St N Collinsville, OK 74021 Contact: (918) 371-5815
The Service For Ms. Frenchie Alford will be streamed via Three Angels Seventh-Day Adventist Church (YOUTUBE PAGE) at 10:30AM on Friday, August 5th, 2022.
Link to Livestream of Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzNoqfZvbLE