Per Napa Valley Register Obituary:
Francine "Franny" Holland, 66, passed away at her home November 20, 2013 after her valiant fight with cancer. She was born March 15, 1947, in Napa to the late Louis and Carmen Garcia. She was one of four children. She met and fell in love with her wonderful husband, Kevin in 1975 and married the following year on November 13, 1976. Married for 37 years, Francine and Kevin raised three children, Andrew, Andrea and Joshua in the Napa Valley. She is survived by her husband and her children. She found her calling in driving a school bus for the Napa Valley School District in 1989, then later became delegated trainer for new drivers. She retired 21 years later in June 2010. She loved all of the children she drove and has met many great bus drivers over the years. She truly loved her job. A celebration of her life for family and friends will be celebrated at 2pm on December 7, 2013 at 3275 Browns Valley Road in Napa. Francine loved big and unconditionally and will always be loved and cherished always.
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Jawana Hummingbird (Kitchens)
It saddens me to hear of the loss of Francine a high school classmate. She was always so sweet. I know the children that rode school buses enjoyed her all those years. She had a wonderful smile. My condolences go to her family at this time.
Dolores Lemmons (Asbury)
I"m so so sorry to hear about Fracine , she was a beautiful persion and will be missed alot by every one!! I have been trying to contact her just recently and now I know why. I'm so sadden . She and I ran around in school together and sorry to say lost contact with each other after school. So my condolonces go out to her family and that I'm so sorry we lost contact!! Jeanie (Lemmons)Asbury
Mary Pryts (Thomas)
It saddens me to hear about my fellow '65 classmate, Francine. She was a beautiful person, with a smile that went on forever. I send love and prayers to her husband and children, and to other family and friends. Rest in Peace, sweet lady. Your illness is over, and you are with the Lord now...