Naida Frankie

life story

Known for her love and greatly loved

Naida Caroline (Gilbert) Frankie, 92, passed away into the arms of Jesus on April 29, 2024, in St Paul, Minnesota. She was born on August 22, 1931 in Mellen, Wisconsin to Walter Norman Gilbert and Clara Grace (Reed) Gilbert.

Naida was preceded in death by her husband Donald Frankie; sisters Esther Brockling, Eileen Parker, Cleo Roberts, and brother Jim Gilbert. She is survived by sisters Ruth Larsen and Geri (Dave) Wrege; daughters Diane (Keith) Larson, Susan Frankie, Tania (Christopher Kempcke) Frankie, and son Micheal (Jane) Frankie; and many grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren.

Date of memorial reception to be determined and announced. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Rakhama Joy House.