Frances Gerhardt, 92, passed away on June 6th, at her home in Globe. Frances' passion was journalism, & it showed in her work. She was a reporter & chief editor for the Arizona Silverbelt & the Arizona Record, a member of the Arizona Press Women's Club, & WAAIME. Frances won several local awards including The Arizona Silverbelt Golden Service Award, the Emma C. McKinney Award, & a national award for women in publishing. Her retirement brought on a new career, in public relations with the Cities Service Corporation. During her years in Globe-Miami, she received the Citizen of the Year award, & the Outstanding Community Service Award in 1968. In 1964, she won the Outstanding Citizenship award from the Miami Lions Club. She was also a member of the Globe Chamber of Commerce for many years and a member of the Board of Directors from 1980 to 1983.
Visitation is June 12th, from 6 pm - 8 pm, at the Chapel at 237 S. Sutherland St. in Globe.
The funeral is June 13th, at 10 am in the St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 141 Hill St. in Globe.
Interment will be at the Globe Cemetery.