Frances Head Obituary
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She was the daughter of the late Arkley Elbert Perrin and Rosa Craton Short. She was married to the late Curtis J. Head, who passed away May 24, 2018. She was a shirt factory worker, and a member of the Church of Christ.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her Son: Tony Curtis Head; and Brother: James Thomas (Frances) "Tom" Perrin.
Survivors include her Son: Randy (Lori) Head of Cookeville, TN; Brother: Jack (Linda) Perrin of Gainesboro, TN; Sisters: Debbie (Neil) Smith of Moss, TN, and Pauline (George "Cotton") Jackson of Louisville, KY; Grandchildren: Travis (Beth) Head, Ashley (Joseph) Lynch, and Kylee Head; and Great Grandchildren: Ellie Head, William Lynch, and Harper Lynch. Several cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2 P.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, with Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery in Gainesboro, TN. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of services.
Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation by contacting the funeral home.
Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 931-268-1550
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