A native of Alleghany County, Ms. Nichols was a 1941 graduate of Sparta High School. She retired from Roupe Brothers Electric where she worked with her brothers. Education was a privilege when she was growing up. Frankie and her siblings faced many hardships to acquire their education like walking a great distance to school. Her work ethic was determined by her desire to do her best in all things. A trait that she has passed on to her family that adored her. Helping others was always a way of life for Frankie be it family or friends. Her family is offering this scholarship to someone who is determined to succeed in higher education be it through University or Community College.