Ruth Frances Crossan Lightsey, 86, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
Ruth was born in Tampa FL. to the late James Earl Crossan and Catherine Doris Littel Crossan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Regenald Frank Lightsey; son, Richard Benton Lightsey; and sister, Norma Dean Crossan. Mrs. Lightsey was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Crossville, TN. She enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, cooking, and canning. She loved fishing, flower gardens and spending time with her family and was an avid reader. In addition, her late husband's military career in the Marines was an important part of her life. She understood the sacrifice and service to her country as a military spouse.
She is survived by a daughter, Janice Evelyn Benton and husband, John of Franklin NC; and two sons, James Frank Lightsey and wife, Venita of Livingston, TN, and Clayton Neal Lightsey and wife, Cindy-Lou of Crossville, TN, sister Norma Lou Crossan Johnson and husband, Ricky of Byrdstown, TN, and brother, Aaron Edward Crossan of Smithfield, TN. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2022, from 1pm to 2pm at Macon Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 2 pm. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com, the Diabetes Association at https://www.diabetes.org, as well as Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfunealhome.com.