Frankie Eloise was born in San Jose, California. She spent her younger years growing up and attending school in San Martin and Morgan Hill area.

She was a skilled waitress having worked many years in the local area, plus other parts of California and Nevada.

Frankie is survived by her children; Allen Hodges and Sherry Riley (Craig) as well as three grandsons; Michael, Traijen and Liam. Her siblings; Bob (Erin), Pat Ward, David (Mae), Charlene Garza (Manuel), Linda Yellowhorse (Kurt) and Diane Ashcroft (Jim). Plus, many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving life partner; Tom Castillo. Her parents; Charles and Thelma Ferguson and siblings; Donna Schmall and Tom Ferguson.

Her smile and friendliness was contagious. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life luncheon on April 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the Mendoza Home, 601 Welburn Ave., Gilroy.