Francita L. Drain

Francita L. Drain, age 85, passed away at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas on April 16, 2023. She was born in McCook, Nebraska on July 16, 1937, to Leo Blasius and Claudine Maun (Adams) Frank. She grew up on a farm south of Trenton, Nebraska with three sisters. She attended Trenton High School and after graduation she taught country school. She was united in marriage to Harlan Drain on August 24, 1957, in Colorado, where they raised four children. Fran was a gifted seamstress and created many beautiful quilts. She co-authored a book "The Quilt Primer". Fran also enjoyed crafting, decorating, wallpapering and was the queen of good puns. Francita was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Claudine; husband, Harlan; sister, Claudia Schnabel; and granddaughter, Adrienne Kier. She leaves to mourn her passing her son, Jeffery (Jeff) Drain; daughters, Loree (Pete) Silva, Jana (Terry) Bloedorn, and Tammy Williams; grandchildren: Travis (Heather) Kier, Brandon Bloedorn, Anthony (Andrea) Williams, Drew Williams, and Alexis Williams; great-grandchildren, Kali Bloedorn, Brock Bloedorn, Kazlyn Kier, and Zara Williams; as well as sisters, Marla (Denny) Reiners and Cindy (Bill) Weidner. Visitation with the family present will be held on Monday afternoon, April 24, 2023 from 5PM-7PM at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton. A rosary will be recited following the visitation beginning at 7PM at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30AM, Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023 at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton with Father Gary Brethour celebrating. Burial in the Benkelman Cemetery will follow services. Memorials are suggested to the family of Francita Drain for future designation. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook. Visitation St. James Catholic Church Monday, April 24, 2023 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 117 West B Street Trenton, Nebraska 69044 Rosary St. James Catholic Church Monday, April 24, 2023 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM 117 West B Street Trenton, Nebraska 69044 Mass of Christian Burial St. James Catholic Church Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 117 West B Street Trenton, Nebraska 69044

Burial in the Benkelman Cemetery will follow services.