Frances Stafford Dodd

Born on July 6, 1936, in Madison County, Tennessee, Frances lived a life full of faith, love, and laughter. Frances was a woman of deep spiritual devotion, who found great joy in singing hymns, attending church, reading her Bible, and spending time in prayer. Known for her lively personality, she was always “a cut up,” bringing smiles and lighthearted moments to those around her.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Roy and Cora Sterling Wilbanks; her husband, Wilber Dodd; her daughter, Charlene Halliburton; her son, Glen Allen Lowery; and her sisters, Faye Flake, Louise Rainey, and Carolyn Thornton.

Frances leaves behind a legacy of love and family, survived by her daughters, Glenda Burns, Ramona Lowery, and Jennifer Stafford. She was a cherished grandmother to seven grandchildren, a great-grandmother to fifteen great-grandchildren, and a proud great-great-grandmother to five. She is also survived by her brother, Willie Willbanks.

A service celebrating Frances’ life will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 12 noon at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m., two hours prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Frances Stafford Dodd will be remembered as a woman who loved her family deeply, lived her faith fully, and brought joy to all who knew her. Her legacy of laughter, love, and devotion will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.