In Memory of

Phoebe

Ann

Bateman

(Franklin)

Obituary for Phoebe Ann Bateman (Franklin)

Phoebe Ann Bateman, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

Born in Jackson Co, she was the daughter of the late Thurman Franklin and Ruby Rogers Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruby Lee Bateman; son-in law, Mitchell Bates; brother, Boyd Franklin as well as infant twin brothers.

Phoebe worked in several local restaurants over the years and was a member of East Franklin Baptist Church.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Howard Grady Bateman; five children, Chuck Bateman (Renee) of Hayesville, Debbie Bates, Rhonda Williamson and Rita Lambert (Bob) all of Franklin and Trudi Mathis (Danny) of Sylva; siblings, Reba Beck (Sam) of Hayesville, Ray Franklin (Ola) of Robbinsville, Mark Franklin (Pat) of Hayesville and sister-in law, Judy Franklin of Petros, TN; ten grandchildren, Christina, Chris, Heather, Renee, Lee, Josh, Megan, Steven, Brandon and Seth; fourteen great grandchildren, Chase, Mason, Jace, Makayla, Khylan, Ryan, Shiah, Tiffani, Mackenzie, Tanya, Aubree, Kaylie, Jacklyn and Ivy; two great-great grandchildren, Aleena and Kolton and many nieces and nephews.

A “Going Home Party” will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, June 7th in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Terry Jenkins, Rev. Gary McDaniels and Rev. David Lee Williams officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm, Sunday, June 7th at Macon Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Danny, Josh, Kylan, Lee, Steven, Eric and Junior
.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Macon Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses, 261 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com.