Mrs. Jimmie Frances Tompkins

Mrs. Jimmie FrancesTompkins, age 85, of Franklin, Tenn., formerly of Burdette, Ark. and a 1948 graduate of Blytheville High School, died peacefully on Nov. 10, 2015. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she enjoyed cooking for her large family, dancing, reading, visiting her family, and volunteering at the local hospital. She was a former member, Sunday School teacher, choir member, and handbell ringer at First Baptist Church of Osceola, Ark. and is a current member of Clearview Baptist Church in Franklin. Survivors include her devoted husband of 65 years, Chris Tompkins of Burdette, Ark.; children: Chris Tompkins III (Liz Rainwater) of Fayetteville, Ark., Tommy Tompkins (Kathy) of Nashville, Tenn., Steve Tompkins (Susan) of Wetumpka, Ala., Andrew Tompkins (Laurie) of Nashville, Tenn., and Julie Tompkins Pogue of Franklin, Tenn.; and 17 Grandchildren and seven Great-Grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, Osceola, Ark., Nov. 21, 2015 at 1 p.m. with visitation following. A second memorial service will be held at Clearview Baptist Church, Franklin, Tenn., Nov. 28, 2015 at 10 a.m.; visitation following. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to First Baptist Church, 2900 W Keiser Ave, Osceola, AR 72370. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, www.williamsonmemorial.com.