Fran Parkinson

Mrs. Fran Parkinson, 74, Thomas Mill Road, Plains, passed away at her residence on Monday, February 21, 2011. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, at Liberty Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Ron Perry will officiate. The family will receive friends at Hancock Funeral Home on Wed., Feb. 23, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. At the request of the family, memorial contributions may be made to Hebron Baptist Church, c/o Bruce Johnson, Highway 308, Smithville, GA 31787, Hospice of Americus-Sumter County, P. O. Box 1434, Americus, GA 31709, or to any favorite charity. Born November 3, 1936, in Los Angeles, CA, she is a daughter of the late John Tullis Wiggins and Effie Belle Berry Wiggins and was the wife of the late Lyman Phillip Parkinson. She served as a medical secretary for Dr. Harvey Simpson for 17 years and for Dr. Douglas Joyner for 20 years. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School secretary, assistant music director, and soloist. Survivors include her daughter, Kellie P. Brown of Marietta; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Angie Parkinson of Hollandale, MS; a sister and brother-in-law, Zibby and Bobby Smith of Americus; grandchildren, Zachary Brown and Jessica Brown, both of Marietta, Rebekah Cooper of Independence, LA, Marlee Parkinson, Tullis Parkinson, and Megan Pearson, all of Hollandale, MS; a niece, Scarlett Reynolds of Atlanta; a great niece, Megan Reynolds of Atlanta; and a very special friend, Grigsby Chappell of Smithville. Hancock Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com to send your message to the family and to read the full obit.