Nellie Jean Franks

Nellie was born February 6th, 1930 in Lufkin, Texas. She acquired her GED and persued some college classes. She worked at the school in Lovelady and in Troup, Texas, worked at the nursing home in Troup, Texas and retired from Snokes in Jacksonville, Texas in 2002 after 20 years of service.

Nellie is preceded in death by Chancey Flynn (father), Vera Flynn (mother), Betty Lewing (sister), Glen Franks (son), Marvin Franks (son), Mary Thurman (daughter) and Lillian Cummings (daughter).

Nellie is survived by Marie Jamison (daughter), Darlene (Luis) Alonzo (daughter), Ronnie (Stacey) Franks (son), Donna Hood (daughter), Dorothy (Frank) McClain (daughter), and Anita (Mike) Marsh (daughter) and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Growing up her father took her and her sister to churches and halls every Saturday evening to play guitar and sing songs. When they would walk in the entire crowd would give them a standing ovation and never want them to quit at the end of the show. She raised 10 wonderful children by herself and never complained. She was extremely devoted to her children and took every day as it came. She continued on through her life playing guitar and singing with her children often.

She was faithful to God and lived by the bible. Her bible was always laid open and within arm’s reach for anyone to read.

The strength and courage she had to take care of her children and work a full time job is what really made her so special. She was a strong and steady woman through it all. The inspiration she gave her children and grandchildren will always be remembered, lived by and cherished. She was simply amazing.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas or online at www.hospiceofeasttexas.org.

There will be a gathering of friends and family on Monday, August 30th at Lloyd James Funeral Home from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m.