It is because of Franny that I am proud to be a redhead! As one of the redheaded Cook twins who lived next door to fellow redheads, Franny & Rocky, I always felt we were connected as family in some way as the Redheads of Richie Lane.  Fran babysat for us, and even played in the snow or swam in the pool with the Brynes & Cook kids! We looked up to her as the big sister.....until she announced to Jane & I that all redheads were adopted! This sent us home crying to our Mom who's response was "Who would adopt redheaded twins?"  My other memories of Fran include being impressed that Fran was a talented & gifted artist and being present at her wedding to John in the back yard between our houses, which at that time was considered to be unique! Franny, you were and always will be "Unique" and my "adopted redheaded sister".  May you feel the love & joy of God and rest peacefully in His arms surrounded by your parents & John.  
Joan Cook Schwartz