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Frances (Frankie) Eloise Wilkins

Frances (Frankie) Eloise Wilkins, 86, of Traskwood, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. She was born January 21, 1927 in Willow, Arkansas to the late William and Lennie Fitzhugh Fleming. Frances was a retired Cosmetologist, wife and home maker. She loved to garden, hunt and fish. Frances was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sparkman, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She loved serving her Lord. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 65 years, Thomas Troy Wilkins, brothers, Ernest Fleming, Elwood Fleming and Richard Fleming, sisters, Addie Robbins, Agee Pittman, Delia Davis, Hazel Kite, Kate Kingrey, Lillie Scrimshire, Lois White Davis, and grandson, Cody Wilkins. Survivors, sons, Tim Wilkins and wife, Gail of Glen Allan, Mississippi, Tom Wilkins and wife, Karen of Russellville, Jon Wilkins and wife, Carol of Sherwood, daughters, Donna Duck and husband, Rick of Holland, Jacki Garrett and husband, Richard of Traskwood, grandchildren, Shelley Platt, Benton, Hunter Young, Benton, Christi McPherson, Sheridan, Jim Alan Duck and Gayla Pickard both of Vilonia, Stephen Duck, Hattieville, Ark., Corey Wilkins, Glen Allan, Mississippi, Brian Wilkins, Pontotoc, Mississippi, Julie Scott and Matt Wilkins, both of Russellville and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Ashbys with Bro. Wade Totty officiating. Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice or the Charity of your choice. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published August 17, 2013

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