Frank.

A legacy in letterforms.

Inspired by and dedicated to Frank Willis III.

A woman with curly black hair, glasses, and hoop earrings, dressed in a lavender blazer, stands beside a framed photograph of a bald man with a beard, wearing a light-colored plaid shirt, on a white chair with a dark wooden base, against a plain white wall.

On August 25, 2021, after 38 years of marriage, two sons, and one grandchild, my soulmate and life partner was taken from us by COVID-19.

Frank is and was my one and only true love, and I’ve spent the years since building a business that honors his legacy, helps other widows, and offers me an outlet to share my own grief and healing. This new chapter of my life is bittersweet but beautiful, and it exists because of Frank, his belief and confidence in me, and the love we built, grew, and shared with one another and our family. 

Though we may be worlds apart, Frank lives on in every letter I write, through every gift I create, and in every interaction I’m lucky enough to have with every person I meet through this work. It is truly a legacy in letterforms.

If you’re grieving the loss of someone you love,
reach out and tell me about it.

Grief never goes away, but sharing stories of love, joy, and memories helps. That’s where Letter10 comes in. Let’s create something memorable together that honors your loved one.

Frank + Joyce

By the Numbers

A family of four standing outdoors against a stone wall, posing for a photo. The group includes two men and two women, with one woman and one man in the center and a young man and a young woman on either side. The woman in the center has curly hair and is wearing an off-the-shoulder dress, while the man next to her has a shaved head and a beard, wearing a checkered shirt. The young man on the left is dressed in a white shirt with a bow tie, and the young woman on the right has dreadlocks, wearing sunglasses, a bandana, and jewelry.

13,870+ : Days spent together

A black and white photo of a happy couple dressed in formal attire, standing close together, with the woman touching the man's chest and both smiling at the camera.
A man and woman standing together in front of a horizontal siding wall, dressed in formal attire, smiling at the camera.
A black and white photo of four people posing in front of a decorated Christmas tree. A man sits in the center with two children and a woman around him, all smiling.
A black and white photo of a smiling woman wearing glasses and earrings leaning close to a man with a beard and mustache, in a restaurant or bar setting. Two cocktails with straw and garnished with a strawberry are in the foreground.

1983: The year we met

A smiling man and woman taking a close-up selfie outdoors in winter, with snow and trees in the background. The man has a beard, mustache, and is wearing a cap. The woman is wearing a hooded winter coat with fur trim and a headband.

16: My age on our first date

1995: The year Frank proposed to me

A family portrait in black and white featuring two adults, a teenager, and a baby. The adults are standing behind the teenager, with the woman smiling and the man looking serious. The teenager is seated, smiling, and holding the baby, who is looking upward.
A black and white photo of a smiling woman wearing glasses hugging a serious-looking man with a beard, both embracing each other.
A black-and-white photo of a man and a young girl with their foreheads touching, smiling, and embracing each other closely.
Close-up of a marriage certificate with gold wedding rings placed on top.

1: Frank

My one and only true love