Onedia Pickens Franks was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on December 20, 1934, the daughter of the late Sam and Mackie Wilkerson Pickens. She later married Roy Eugene Franks, who preceded her in death on October 19, 2004. She departed this life on July 4, 2018, at the age of 83 years, 6 months, and 14 days.
Mrs. Franks attended Southside Baptist Church. She worked at Brown Shoe Company for nearly 30 years. Mrs. Franks loved flower gardening, listening to gospel music, and her family, especially her grandchildren.
Mrs. Franks is survived by her daughters, Betty Thomas of Wynona, Mississippi, Barbara Gilmore of Corinth, Mississippi, and Belinda Howard and Beverly Steeley, both of Savannah, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Franks was preceded in death by her sons, Bobby Franks and Bruce Franks; brothers, Lloyd Pickens and Sam Pickens, Jr.; sister, Katherine Pickens; half-brothers, Jim Pickens and Jake Pickens; and half-sisters, Lucille Williams, Betty Lou Tolbert, Evelyn Smith, and Johnnie Ruth Webb.
