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Frances Petrasek Cashman died on August 8, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.
A native of Columbus, Georgia, she was the daughter of Stanley W. Petrasek and Mary Hart Petrasek of Columbus. She was born in 1944 while her father was overseas fighting in Europe during WWII. Fran lived throughout the Southeastern U.S. in her career as a nurse, including Gulf Breeze, Florida, Pulaski and Paris, Tennessee before retiring to her hometown.
She is survived by her loving husband, Chris Cashman, her brother Bill Petrasek of Columbus, Georgia and five children Tom Gilliam of Pensacola, Florida, John Gilliam of Phoenix, Arizona, Alex Gilliam of Waianae, Hawaii, Catherine Lamb of Columbus, Georgia and Michael Cashman of Columbus, Georgia. She had nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A private memorial will be held by the family.
The Cashman Family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 7500 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Columbus, Georgia 31909, 706-577-0055. The family invites you to leave a condolence or share a fond memory of Mrs. Cashman below.
Ellen Wynn says
So sorry to hear this. She was loved by many. Prays for all.
Donna Sinclair says
Fran, I want you and your family to know how much I really loved you!! You were such a big part of my nursing career. I love you and will miss you dearly!!
Melissa Ordonez says
Fran you was such a beautiful person inside and out and will truly be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Vicki Douglass says
So sorry to hear of her passing. She encouraged me and had faith in me, I will forever be grateful for her support. Rest in peace sweet friend. I love you.
Beverly Hicks says
I am so sorry to hear this news. Fran was a good influence for so many. She was so encouraging and supportive. She has angel dust to share now! Prayers fot the family.
Sulynn Decker says
Prayers for family comfort and peace. Fran was a positive and progressive nurse. She left behind many friends and positive influences in Paris ,Tn.
Kristy Ragsdale Nienaber says
So sorry to hear this. She was such a good friend and mentor to many but especially me. Gave me an opportunity to advance my nursing career and taught me so much!! I loved her like family. Fly high friend!!
Sandra York says
Fran changed the practice of nursing at Henry County Medical Center more than any CNO. She made each nurse feel they were important. I will always remember her as a nurturing nurse hero.
Rheba Lewis says
Fran was a wonderful lady, She was a wonderful DON, who always had time for her nurses. She will be greatly missed. Thoughts go out to family. Please know that Fran was loved by many.
Donna Kinney says
So sorry to hear this. I worked at St Francis Hospital when she was a nurse there back in the 1980’s. My mother knew her and worked there too as an RN. God bless you Fran
Brayden Lamb says
Granny Franny is what me and my sibling used to call her. She was a wonderful women who me and my relatives loved even though Im her step grandson she always treated me like blood