Bertie Lovenia Frankum Obituary
Bertie Lovenia Frankum (Gastonia, North Carolina) passed away on September 13, 2026. Bertie, born on April 3, 1960, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Darvin Coleman and Ellen Wooten Coleman; her husband Ricky Eugene Frankum; her siblings, James Ivey Coleman, George Edward Coleman, Clarence David Coleman and Mary Grace Coleman; her son-in-law Eric Gary Sargent; and her grandsons, Ashton Saunders and Devin Sargent.
She is survived by: her siblings, Johnny Coleman, Darvin, Randolph Coleman Jr., Bonnie Coleman (Cowboy) and Barbara Roberts (Ben); her grandchildren, Jasmine Saunders, Christian Saunders, Jaden Saunders (Ava Shackleford), Silas Saunders, Briana Arrowood (Aaron Staton), Eric "Little E" Sargent and Raven Frankum; and her great grandchildren, Serenity Arrowood, Devin Arrowood and Odin Kennedy.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Friendly Baptist Church (1422 N Rhyne St, Gastonia, NC 28054). A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Churchm, 2311 Crescent Lane, Gastonia, NC, 28052.
