Frankie Jo Medley Vinson

Frankie Jo Medley Vinson, 76, of Dillard, GA, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Gwinnett Medical Center.

She was born in Towns County, GA and was the daughter of the late Edgar Medley and Hazel Christine Lee Medley.

She is survived by her loving husband, Furman Eugene Vinson; three sons, Toby Vinson and his wife Kris of Bogart, GA, Tim Vinson of Dillard, GA, Joseph Vinson and his wife Karen of Flowery Branch, GA; six grandchildren, Lindsey Vinson, Emily House, Kellie Phillips, Laura Vinson, Jon Phillips and Harris Vinson; and one great-grandchild, Liam House.

She worked for Mary & Jim Dillard for many years and enjoyed volunteering at the Food Pantry and singing in the church choir. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother; and was a member of Blue Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Vinson went on missionary trips to Alaska and to Haiti just two days after the earthquake hit Haiti. She also worked at NASCAR races for several years and loved to write poetry. She enjoyed spending time quilting at the Senior Center. She was faithful to the Lord to the very end.

The family will receive friends at Blue Heights Baptist Church from 12 noon until 1 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2015. Funeral Services will be held after visitation at 1 PM with Rev. Gabe Southards officiating. Burial will follow in Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery.

Donations in Frankie Vinson's memory may be made to Rabun Christian Food Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 1955, Clayton, GA 30525.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.