This is a celebration of the incredible life of Anne Marie Herbert Frank, born August 7, 1930, departed this life peacefully April 14, 2025 at the age of 94. Anne was born in Columbus, Ohio, the fourth and youngest child of Thomas Chester and Anna Marie Booton Herbert. Anne graduated from West High School in Columbus (1948), and Ohio State University (1952), where she met her future husband George.
Anne and George Emery Frank married on September 21, 1952. The couple and newborn daughter moved from Columbus to West Virginia (1955), then Anne and George made Greensburg their home in 1957 and raised one daughter, Linda Robinson of Cincinnati, and five sons, Mike Frank (Cynthia) of Cincinnati, John Frank (Peggy), and Jim Frank (Angela) all of Greensburg, Tom Frank (Donna) of Hendersonville, TN, and David Frank (Tessie) of Gwynedd Valley, PA, all who survive.
George preceded her in death in 2002.
Anne led an exemplary life of service and was an ardent proponent of ‘giving back’ before it was a thing. In a nutshell: She was a tireless and enthusiastic advocate who dedicated over 45 years of service to the American Red Cross Bloodmobile, heading up countless blood drives for the benefit of patients in need, phoning repeat donors and recruiting new ones, coordinating food and volunteers drive after drive. In addition, Anne served on the Greensburg City Council. Her volunteerism was heralded widely in various proclamations, including from the Red Cross, the Mayor of Greensburg, and the Kentucky State Senate.
Anne was a lifelong member of the Methodist church. Granny Anne loved her church family and was always willing to serve; especially coordinating/preparing meals, serving on committees and making sure the candles were always lit and were burning with the same size flame. She regularly attended meetings of the Homemakers club, and created entries for the county and state fairs. Anne was quite handy with a needle – she enjoyed sewing and knitting to create crafts for family and friends. In addition, she was no stranger to using other tools, from rewiring lamps to building various pieces of furniture and toys.
Anne is predeceased by sisters Mary Beighley and Virginia Gardner.
She is survived by a brother John D. Herbert of Phoenix, AZ, her children, and many nieces and nephews.
“Granny Anne” loved nothing better than to spend time with grandchildren: Brandon, Christina, Alison, Megan, Lauren, Molly, Grace, Katie, Hannah, Abby, Aaron, Will, Carolyn, Mason, DJ, Levi, and great-grandchildren: Caleb, Noah, Hope, Anna Kate, Connor, Ila, Archer, Ross, Shepherd, Hampton, Sofia, Norah, Amoriana, Legend, Townes and Rhodes.
At Anne’s request, funeral services will be held at the Greensburg United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM, Central Time, on Friday, April 18, 2025 with the Reverend Dale Curry officiating. Burial will follow in the Green County Memory Gardens.
Visitation is requested on Thursday from 3 P.M. until 8 P.M., Central Time, at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home and after 7 A.M. Friday until the time of the service at Greensburg United Methodist Church.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made in the form of donations to the Greensburg Global Methodist Church Building Fund or Hosparus of Green River, both of which can be made at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: David Frank, Tom Frank, Jim Frank, John Frank, Mike Frank, Brandon Frank and Linda Robinson
Honorary Pallbearers: Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of the arrangements.