Thelma “Frankie” Sasser

Thelma “Frankie” Sasser, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly in London, KY.
Frankie had a passion for teaching and community service. She taught for 29 years in the Corbin Independent School District. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Education from Cumberland College and her Master’s and Rank I degrees from Union College.
She loved her family, her church family, and her fellow teachers from the CHS Freshman Wing. She cherished her many fond memories of O.W.L. trips and playing cards on Friday. She was a dedicated member of the Board for the Corbin Public Library and the Ossoli Club of Corbin.
She was preceded in death by her father, Matt Barton; mother, Etta Nantz Derrick; beloved stepfather, J.T. Derrick; brother, Hershel Barton; and brother-in-law, James E. (Bud) Underwood.
She is survived by her loving husband, Glenn Sasser; daughters, Kim Croley (Bob) and Janne Beam; son, Glenn Sasser II (Julie); grandchildren, Rachel Parks (Danielle), Robbie Croley, Alexis Jacobson (Cody), Lily Sasser, and Luke Sasser; great granddaughter, Clara Jacobson; sister, Lois Underwood; brother, Bobby Derrick; and by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 11am until 1pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at First Baptist Church, 401 N Laurel Ave, Corbin, KY, where her memorial service will follow at 1pm with Rev. Alex Lockridge officiating.
To celebrate Frankie’s love of helping others, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Corbin or the Corbin Community Backpack Program.
Arrangements by Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.