Mary Frances Dodgens

DODGENS, Mary Frances Franklin, 84, Spring Hill, FL began her new life in Heaven September 27, 2016. Praise God!! She is survived by children, Teresa A. Gearen Long, Lutz, FL--husband, Shannon; Thomas T. Gearen, Jr., Brandon, FL--wife, Pamela A.; Pamela L. Gearen Griffith, Homosassa, FL--husband, Robert Cliff; stepdaughter, Jacqueline Dodgens Phillips, Zephyrhills, FL—husband-Gary; 4 brothers- Daniel Franklin, Huntsville, AL; David Franklin, Mobile, AL; Gerald Franklin, Brewton, AL; Morris Franklin, Brewton, AL; 10 grandchildren- Sean Long, Scotty Gearen, Rebecca Gearen, Kelsi Griffith Volkers, Hunter Griffith, Zachary Griffith, Aaron Dodgens, Kara Dodgens, David Phillips, Jason Phillips. 4 great grandchildren-- Brittin Long, Logan Long, Ella Long, Jamie Isaac. Preceded in death by husband, Jimmy O. Dodgens; parents, Henry Grady & Lillie Arizona Franklin; brother, Vernon Franklin; stepsons, Jimmy Lee Dodgens, William Billy Dodgens. Extended family and many friends. She will rest peacefully in her birthplace of Bradley, Alabama. Services to be held at Bradley Assembly of God Church with Visitation at 10 AM, Services presided over by Pastor Byrnes Pitts 11 AM Interment to follow immediately, Bradley Assembly of God Cemetery, Bradley, AL The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mary, to HPH Hospice Care Center, 2939 West Gulf to Lake Highway, Lecanto, FL 34461