Frances I

West

Frances Irene West was a native of Englewood, New Jersey, born to the late Grace Frierson West and Clarence Edward West, Sr on September 8, 1952. She was the youngest sister of Eunice, Eddie and Joy. She attended the public schools in Englewood and graduated from Dwight Morrow High School.

After graduation, Frances worked at Cleveland School where she assisted the teacher with 8-and 9-year-olds. She also worked at Easter seals for 10 years and Friendship House for 4 years, both located in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Her religious training began at First Baptist, where she was baptized at 12 years old by Reverend. J. Isaiah Goodman and remained a faithful and loyal member.  She attended and enjoyed the Adult Sunday School Class taught by Revered Peoples, Sister Charity Gall and Deaconess Lois Campbell. Frances was honored with the Apphia Award in 2016.

Frances is the loving Aunt of Jill, Grace and Taliah, great-aunt of Michael, Christopher, Ariela, Amanda, Maurice, Lauren, Lanell, Khalil, Charles, Jr. and Joshua.

Frances always said, "I know that God blesses me every day and is thankful to be blessed with a loving family." Her favorite song was "Blessed Assurance", and favorite scripture was Psalm 23.