Ella Frances Ward Oppenheimer, age 81, has left all of us her love and her memories as of Monday May 1st, 2017. She transitioned from being surrounded by the friends and family still with us, to reuniting with her son, her sister, and all those already content in the company of the Lord. 'Fran' was born in Panama City on July 27th, 1935. She led a rich life, pursuing her medical career, raising a family, her battle with breast cancer, experiencing the world, and never failing to lose her sense of wonder or bringing delight to all the lives she touched. As she was known to say often, "Ain't Life Grand?, Ain't God Good?"  Fran is survived by three daughters: Marcia Burgans, Brenda Dixon Branch (Johnny) and Virginia Dixon; twelve grandchildren: Jason Dixon, Richard Dixon, Diana Jackson, Christina Jackson, Melissa Evans (Cary Boyette), Julie Branch, Natalie Branch, Carla Branch Atkinson (Alex), Joshua Branch, Iris Farrand (Morgan), Rachel O'Neal (Jay Osumanu), and April O'Neal:  and 17 great-grandchildren; countless others called her "Gran Fran" due to her ever-loving nature. She deeply loved and appreciated Dr. Bruce Josten, Dr. Tom Maner, Dr. George Reiss, and Dr. Frank Lu.  Her presence will be missed but her influence continues to be felt, as she was grand and truly good. A Celebration Of Life will be held Monday, May 8th, 11:00 am at Unity of Panama City,  1764 Lisenby Ave., Panama City, Florida.