Frankie Olivas

Frankie Guffey Olivas, 82, of Hixson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. Born in Cleveland, Tenn., to the late Gloster and Ellen Picklesimer Guffey, she was a longtime resident of Chattanooga and retired from Flexible Foam. Frankie was a member of Hillside Baptist Church where she was known as the "Candy Lady because she gave candy to everyone who entered the door. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armando Olivas; and three sons, Gerald, Jerry and Christopher Olivas. Frankie is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda (Charles) Tanner and Karen (Mikey) Glenn; grandchildren, Jeremy Tanner, Michael Glenn and fiance Lori, Jared Glenn and fiance Hollie and Patience Miller and friend Ray; great-grandchildren, Frederick and Stephen Miller; sister, Lena Thomas; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved Maltese, Tiffany. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, and 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. A celebration of life service for Frankie will follow at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Steve Cape officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at Soddy-Daisy Healthcare facility and Amedysis Hospice for the love and care given to Frankie. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hillside Baptist Church, 6311 Dayton Blvd., Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com. Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.