Suzanne Franks Lamanna entered into paradise on February 16th, 2024 after a two year battle with cancer.

Suzanne was born January 30th, 1950 in Spokane Washington to Bob and Marge Franks. Suzanne grew up in the South Perry neighborhood of Spokane and attended Grant elementary school and Lewis and Clark high school. After graduating from Lewis and Clark, Suzanne attended Washington State University, graduating in 1972 with a degree in sociology. Soon after graduating, Suzanne struck out on her own and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. She met many lifelong friends there.

After a several years in California, Suzanne returned to Spokane and graduated from Gonzaga University law school in 1984. After graduating she worked for the Spokane County prosecutor's office for 30+ years, in the family law unit and briefly in the juvenile unit. She retired as a senior attorney in 2016.

Suzanne was a tremendously great cook, specializing in Italian food. She was also a skilled gardener and dedicated runner. She spent many amazing days walking and running around the South Hill. Suzanne spent many of those moments running with her twin sister Kathy. Suzanne and Kathy were very close friends and sisters. They spoke daily, saw each other frequently and lived 10 minutes apart from each other for the last 35 years.

Although she worked an arduous job, she was a part-time caregiver to her mother and sister-in-law in their illness and death. She was always there for her family at any event or gathering.

Suzanne was a follower of Jesus, a well-respected lawyer, doting mother and grandmother, a loving, and loved wife, a caring sister, a respectful child, a loyal friend and an all-around, genuine, great person. She will be forever remembered and missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and St Aloysius Gonzaga church community.

Suzanne was proceeded in death by her parents, Bob and Marge Franks and her dear friend and sister-in-law Jane Franks. Suzanne is survived by her husband Steve Lamanna, son Sam Lamanna (Nicole), stepdaughters Adrienne and Lisa Lamanna, grandchildren Lilly, Luke, Kathryn, and Vincent. Suzanne is also survived by her sisters Carole Lynn Franks and Kathy (Bill) Semmler and Brothers Wes, Bill (Jody) and Stephen Franks.