Karen Ann Franke (nee Smith) Devoted nurse for 46 years and a friend to all that met her. Born August 19, 1949 and passed away August 6, 2016. Daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Smith (nee Schopp); Beloved wife of 45 years to William Gerhardt Franke; Loving sister of Warren Smith; Dear mother to Henry Joseph Franke (Cindy Shaw), Jeffrey Scott Franke (Tracy Taylor), Jennifer Michelle Beffa (Chad Beffa), and Jonathan Michael Franke; Cherished grandmother of Dustyn and Leah Buckingham, the late Emily Franke, Michael Franke, Tyler, James, Roger, Alexi, and Emily Shaw, Claudia Taylor and Abigail Franke, Brian, Ruth, Sylvia, and Matthew Beffa; Great Grandmother of Austin and Evie Buckingham; Aunt and Great Aunt to 31 wonderful nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her honor to Stray Rescue of St. Louis (www.strayrescue.org) or the Humane Society of Missouri ( www.hsmo.org) Service celebrating her life to be held: Jay B. Smith Funeral Home 7456 Manchester Road Maplewood, MO 63143 Saturday August 13, 2016 Gathering of family and friends from 9:00 - 11:00am. Service concludes at Jay B Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel