She was born on October 19, 1928 to Charles and Martha Bullock of Heucks Retreat, Mississippi. She passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024 at the Garden Hill ALF in Columbus, MS.
Frankie graduated from Heucks Retreat High School and Copiah Lincoln Junior College (Co-Lin). While she was at Co-Lin she met and married John Albritton of Arlington, MS in 1948. Being an Army wife for 23 years was not easy, having they moved over 20 times and living in 8 US states and Germany, before finally making Starkville their home.
She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and was Children’s Director for many years. She served on numerous committees and Hospitality was her favorite.
Frankie was involved in the community and was in many clubs. She loved people, animals, and flowers. She was a member of the Garden Club and created and arranged flowers and bud vases for the hospital gift shop. She was also a member of VFW Auxiliary, and Town and Country Garden Club. She loved Mississippi State Basketball and you could find her and John at most games. Frankie served on the State Board for the Mississippi Lung Association for many years.
Frankie was known as the “Cake Lady”. She created birthday and wedding cakes for over 40 years. Many couples were fortunate to have a handmade cake that was both beautiful and delicious. She also taught cake decorating classes and food design for the Extension Service at MSU, Starkville Parks and Recreation, and in her home.
She was loved by her three children, four grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.
Frankie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John; her parents; one sister, Myrtis Bullock; one brother, Charles Bullock; and ten half brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Rich (Mark) of DeLand, FL; daughter, Martha Magnus (Jonathan) of Sugar Land, TX; and son, David Albritton (Anna) of Starkville, MS; four grandchildren, Ashley Albritton Rodgers (Tyler), Wesley Albritton (Lindsey), Connor DeFreese, and Carrie DeFreese; and one great granddaughter, Allison Brook Rodgers. She was loved by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Starkville, MS, with the service immediately following. Graveside services will follow the service at Memorial Garden Park Cemetery.
Frankie’s family would like to thank the staff of Garden Hill ALF of Columbus for taking such good care of her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: First Baptist Church, 106 E. Lampkin St., Starkville, MS 39759.
