Roma Nell Mashburn, 85, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Born in Robbinsville, NC to the late Fred and Hester Gibson Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Lyman Mashburn; her siblings, Irene Carter, Fred Hooper, Jr., Lawdy Hooper and Lloyd Hooper. Roma Nell was a Charter member of Mashburn Branch Baptist Church. Roma Nell enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking and spending time with family; Her favorite though was being a Granny.
Roma Nell is survived by her son, Alvin Mashburn and wife Vickie, of Franklin; siblings, Margie Gibson, Ruth Hooper and Olene Sanders, all of Franklin and Willa Faye Pendergrass of Nantahala; three grandchildren, Brenda Price (Bill), Tiffany McConnell (Matthew), of Franklin and Charles Mashburn (Kristy),of Clyde, NC; eight great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, November 9, 2020 in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home with Rev. Travis Buchanan and Rev, Mike Chastain officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Macon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Charles Mashburn, Bradley Collins, Ryan Collins, Kyle Collins, Wesley Mashburn and Matthew McConnell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jenna Holden, Kadee Collins, Eli Collins and Levi McConnell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mashburn Branch Baptist Church, c/o Tony Angel, 2119 Lakeside Dr., Ste D, Franklin, NC 28734
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com