Frankie W. Devine, 88, of Morganton, NC, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Born in Burke County on October 6, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. Walker and Maude Branch Walker. She was a long-time member of Oak Forest United Methodist Church. Frankie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved to travel and had been to all fifty states and nineteen countries. She was an active woman and was a member of the YMCA and the swim center in Valdese. Frankie was known for her caring nature, and she had served as a caregiver to many in her family. She loved to spend time with her family, and she never missed a party or a moment to be with her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Andy Devine (Tammy) and Scott Devine (Stacey); granddaughters, Ashley Speight (Lewis) and Allison Keck (Paul); great-grandchildren, Kennedy Speight, Rick Speight, Savannah Keck, and Abigail Keck; and a sister, Nan Rivers.
In addition to her parents, Frankie was preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Devine.
Services for Frankie will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Carolina, 110 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I was so sad to hear about Frankie. She was one if my favorite people in our church. She always had a big smile on her face and was generous with her compliments. She would always tell me how much she enjoyed hearing me play the piano. I will miss her smile snd her hugs. She was a wonderful woman. I know that Frankie is in heaven now and smiling for Jesus!!❤️
Dear Tammy and Andy We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family Love from us to all of you Carol and Kim
That's a really good picture of Miss Frankie. I'm thankful I got to her and her family. You all are in my thoughts.
Andy, so sorry to hear of Frankie's passing. I will always remember Jack being such a great sunday school teacher and Frankie's kindness and compassion for others at Oak Forest Methodist Church. Audrey thought the world of Frankie as I did also. Steve Curtis.
Scott, I loved your mom growing up with you and all our times together. She in many ways reminds me of my mom’s attitude of life. I know how close you were to your mom and wish you peace as you handle moving forward. She will be sorely missed!
Frankie and Jack were such special people to my family who attended Oak Forest with them. Each time I encountered Frankie around the community, she was so friendly and had such vitality. She was an inspiration.
So sorry to hear sbout your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your family. May God embrace you during thus difficult time.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I MET FRANKIE AT THE SWIMMING POOL IN VALDESE. SHE WAS A SWEET FRIEND, AND I WILL MISS HER.
So sorry my dear friend. I have so many memories of things we did together. The trips we took before Dennis passes you me Dennis and Eunice. We really had a good time. Will see you again. Love you
Andy, sorry to hear of you mom's passing. Prayers to you Tammy and the rest of your family.