Francesca Spain

Francesca Spain, age 56, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida.  She was born on April 7, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan to Peter J. Taranitno and Patricia Jane (Pratt) Whitten.  Francesca moved to Sebring four years ago from Kennebunk, ME and was of the Christian faith.  She enjoyed bicycling, running, hiking, bowling, canoeing and traveling.  She worked for hospice in Maine for two years and had a passion for her work.  She was very involved in the twelve step community and had a love for people.  She worked with therapeutic horseback riding and at the YMCA.  She was very proud of the opportunity to be an organ donor.  Survivors include her parents: Peter J. Tarantino and Patricia Jane (Pratt) Whitten; sister: Theresa Haggett of Poland, ME; brother: John Vince Tarantino and nieces: Maryssa Haggett and Kayla Haggett.  Francesca was preceded in death by her brother Isadore Tarantino.  A visitation will be held at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00pm with a service beginning at 4:30 pm.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com