Francine B. (Leinbach) Lenhart, 78, dedicated mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, October 12, 2023. Fran was born March 29, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Charles Leinbach and Mary Margaret (Kahuli) Rose.
In December 1969, Fran married Eugene L. Lenhart with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. They were lifelong residents of the Pottstown area. Fran was the loving mother of Virginia Gehret of Gilbertsville, PA, Cathy Lenhart of Spring City, PA, and Stacey Worley (Jason) of Chesterfield, VA.
Throughout her lifetime Fran was employed at various companies, always striving to provide for her family. During her active years and into retirement she enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, searching for a yard sale bargain, caring for the family dogs and camping at Knoebels for annual family reunions. She attended Grace Assembly Church in Spring City where she enjoyed functions with the mountain toppers. She loved to support and encourage the activities of her children and grandchildren.
Fran is survived by eleven grandchildren; Austin Mourar, Bradlii Zapata, Kaiya Worley, Ryan Gehret (Anna), Courtney Nelligan (Kenny), Adam Gehret, Brittany Gehret, Shannon Gehret, and Elena Gehret.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation from 2:00 to 3:00pm and memorial service at 3:00 pm at Catagnus Funeral home (711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown, PA 19464) on Monday, October 23, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Fran’s name to the Montgomery County SPCA (1059 Sweisford Road, Perkiomenville, PA 18074).