Alice Marie Guignon Franson

She was born in 1944 to Paul and Josephine Eldridge Guignon, the youngest child of four children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Franson; her brother, Lawrence; sister, Elaine; and niece, Pamela Almquist.

Surviving is her sister, Carolyn Guignon Almquist, with her husband, Harold Almquist of Jamestown, N.Y. She also leaves behind nieces: Paula Jo Scarsone Shafer and Monica and Amanda Pascatore; and nephews: Richard and David Guignon, Raymond and Mark Almquist and Phillip and Paul Pascatore.

After graduation from Maple Grove Junior/Senior High School in 1962, she went on to study at Jamestown Community College, where she performed in many theatrical productions, garnering high praise for her perfectly saccharine, Little Mary Sunshine.

Married to Alvin Franson in 1964, she continued her studies at California State University in Long Beach, turning her attention to teaching special need children. Alvin’s U.S. Naval career took them Hawaii, then a tour in England, returning to the states in 1975, where she and Alvin found a vibrant community in Fairfax, Va. In the mid 80s, Alice found a new career in real estates which she pursued until she retired. Her indominate spirits lives in her two sons: Scott and Todd and those she touched throughout her 74 years.

A celebration of life will be held Aug. 10, 2019, at Domaine Funeral Home in Fairfax City, Va.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, she really appreciated everything they did for her.