Francis Antionette Birkhead (Frankie), 84, of Mims Florida, went home to the Lord on Monday, June30, 2025.Frankie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 5, 1941, to Marie and Frank Roviello.  She has touched the hearts of many through her arts and crafts, her cooking, softball coaching and girl scout leading.  She had a lot of spunk and loved life.

She was often seen going to NASCAR races and driving her school bus.  Her and her husband Eugene (married 65 years) did everything together.

Frankie was predeceased in death by her mother, Marie Hemphill, and her father, Frank Roviello and her child; Eugene Birkhead, Jr. She is survived by Eugene Fredrick Birkhead, Sr., age 84 and her daughter, Mary Ellen Willey, her granddaughter, Logan Buas and her husband, Peter Buas; also, Frankie's only great grandchild, Spiro Bucas. All  reside in Ocean City Maryland.

There are no services, but Frankie loved all animals, so if you wish you would make a donation to your local shelter or Humane World for All Animals PO Box 97015, Washington , DC 20077-7656.