Elizabeth Poole, 86, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009.
Born in Mumford, AL, she was the daughter of the late James Parnell and Annie Feazel Parnell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Rudolph Poole and two sisters, Jean Cranmer and Bobbie Engler. Elizabeth was a renowned, award winning artist and China Painter. She was a member of the Art Guild and loved to quilt. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin.
She is survived by son, Dr. David Poole of Marietta, GA and two grandchildren, Karen Clark and Dr. Benjamin Poole, both of Boston, Mass.
Funeral Service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Bob Abel will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial donations can be made to the Music Department of First Presbyterian Church, 26 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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