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Frankie Atkins Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Frankie M. Atkins, age 69, of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. She was a graduate of Austin High School, class of 1965. She was a member of Payne Avenue Baptist Church. Frankie retired from Lucent Technologies after 34 years.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Kenneth Atkins; parents, Frank O. (Rena B.) McKinney and Rudy (Nola) Atkins; siblings, Charles and Patricia McKinney. She is survived by her devoted and caring daughter, Denise Atkins; son-in-law, David Jenkins; devoted grandsons, Khiry and Jamar; great-granddaughter, Kyliyah; goddaughter, Renee Brooks; sister-in-law, Catherine Buley; brother-in-law, Ronald (Joyce) Martin; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.
Friday, March 3, 2017, the family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a homegoing to follow at Payne Avenue Baptist Church at 2714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Knoxville, TN 37914. Reverend Richard S. Brown, officiating. Interment to immediately follow at TN Veterans Cemetery at 5901 Lyons View Pike where a white dove release will conclude the service. Flowers may be delivered to the church. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
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Carolyn Knight Poynter
March 3, 2017
So sorry to hear of Frankie's passing. I worked with Frankie at Bell Telephone company. She was a very sweet Lady. God be with the Family. May she RIP.
Wanda Evans
March 3, 2017
God bless. RIP
March 2, 2017
To the family of Frankie Atkins: May God bless and comfort you. Our sincere sympathy and love.
Cousins,
William and Hetha H. Dixon
James and Joy H. Brown
Robert and Mildred Hannum
Stanford and Nellie Hannum
Tiffany Brooks-Tillman
March 2, 2017
Rest in heaven Frankie, You were truly a God send. Thank You for loving my sister Renee as your own. Love You Niecey and sorry I was not able to be there.
March 2, 2017
What a woman. She was a true blessing to have in our lives. We will truly miss her. May the Lord always watch over your and your kids. Remember all the good times and it will always carry you though. LOVE YOU ALWAYS CUZ!
Felicia McCray
March 2, 2017
My deepest sympathy.
Debra Agnew and Family
March 2, 2017
Our sincerest condolences to Frankie's Family, loved ones and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rose B. Davis
March 2, 2017
Niecy
May the Lord bless you and keep you and give you the peace that passes all understanding thru Christ Jesus..,I loved Frankie so, we became fast friends thru Tricia, I shall long remember the laughter, joy, as well as our sorrows we shared in this life...I will certainly miss my friendJust remember I'm here for you
Grace Stephens
March 2, 2017
So sorry for your loss praying for all your mother was a very sweet lady i known her all my life an we enjoyed each others laugh's when were together she wil be missed so take your rest you are in gods arms your race is over
Clarice Whiteside
March 2, 2017
I am so sorry the hear about the passing of my dear friend. I am really going to miss her.
March 2, 2017
My Condolences To You Niecy and Family May God Continue To Comfort You At This Difficult Time, Love always Niecey Murphy And Family
March 2, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
Thelma Baxter
March 2, 2017
Denise sorry to hear the passing of your mother. Frankie was a very sweet lady inside and out. Praying for you and rest of family. May God comforts and keep you during this time of grief. Frankie and I were classmate she will be missed very much.
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