Trudy France 1938-2023

Trudy was born a triplet, Nov. 19, 1938, to Stanley and Sophie Johnson, in New Castle, Pa.

She was married to her husband, Frank France, on June 3, 1961.

Trudy was a graduate of Shenango High School and attended New Castle School of Nursing. She spent many years as a homemaker and then worked at Graybar Electric for several years once her children were raised.

Trudy was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. “Grandma Trudy” had a beautiful smile and was kind to all she met.

Trudy was devoutly religious and enjoyed spending time with family, cooking and listening to music. She loved animals and watching the Cleveland Browns and Guardians games.

Trudy is survived by her two daughters, Laura (Robert) France Ink of Twin Lakes and Caren Van Devort of Chicago, Illinois; her siblings, (two of the three triplets), Tom Johnson and Clara (Rich) Silvers; and two grandchildren, Preston and Jordyn Van Devort, both of Chicago.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband; her parents; a sister, Mary Jane Johnson; and a brother, Joseph Johnson.

Burial was entrusted to Selby T.J Fox Funeral Home at Crown Hill Burial Park. There will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, material contributions can be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, at www.macular.org.

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