Frances Emma Crocini Otten

Frances Emma Crocini Otten of Little Rock, AR, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 13, 2017 with family by her side. She had valiantly fought illness for the past several months. After several moves that included Manchester, CT, Memphis, TN, and Franklin Lakes, NJ, Fran and Al settled in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1969. During her time in Little Rock, Fran enjoyed playing tennis and bridge, but she truly enjoyed painting. Fran became an accomplished artist with a specialty in watercolors. She was a member of Midsouthern Watercolorists as well as the Arkansas League of Artists. She had several exhibits and won many awards for her work. She also volunteered and provided art lessons to students at the nonprofit, Lifequest. She even was a guest art teacher for her grandson’s elementary school. A loving soul, Fran always put God and others ahead of herself. Her selflessness and humility always stood as an example for all to follow. She always tried to treat everyone fairly and equally and to see the good in everyone she ever encountered. Fran is survived by her brother, Charles Crocini (Helene Crocini) of Manchester CT, son Dr. James Otten (Vickie Otten) of Lawrence, KS, son Michael Otten of Little Rock, AR, daughter Susan Otten Marcantel (Mike Marcantel) of Los Angeles, CA, son Jack Otten (Lesa Otten) of Fayetteville, AR, grandsons John Mark Otten, Jr. and Matthew Otten of Fayetteville, AR, and Craig Evans (Christine Evans) of San Diego, CA, great granddaughter Lexi Evans of San Diego, CA, and seven nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Philomena Crocini, brother Vincent Crocini, husband Albert F. Otten, Sr., and son, Albert F. Otten, Jr.. Ruebel Funeral Home (6313 W Markham St.,Little Rock, The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Autism Speaks, Stowers Institute For Medical Research, or University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Myeloma Institute. Please see her full obituary online at: http://www.ruebelfuneralhome.com/obituaryindi vidual.php?id=2078