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Mendenhall, Frances Rollins

Blue Cross Retiree Had Wide Circle Of Friends

  • Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Frances Rollins Mendenhall
Frances Rollins Mendenhall

Frances Rollins Mendenhall, 91, passed away on October 18, 2019.  

Daughter of Lee and Mary Rollins, Frances lived a full and wonderful life for over 91 years.  An avid reader, an active member of Morris Hill Baptist Church, and a retired career woman for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, she spent her last few years living in Florida, ever expanding her large circle of friends.  Well known by all, Frances was a delightful and wonderful person.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, and sons, Larry and Jimmy. 

Frances is survived by her daughter, Linda (Pete) Birdsong; sons, Jerry (Cindy) Mendenhall and Allan “Pooch” Mendenhall; grandchildren, Shane, Kelli, Peter, Leslie, Scott, Anthony, Katy, and Travis; several great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Share your memories and express your condolences @ www.TurnerFamilyFuneralHome.com

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens East with Pastor Bill Mason officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Hudson Family Foundation for children’s cancer research at www.hudsonfamilyfoundation.com, or by mailing a check to Hudson Family Foundation, 300 N. Dean Road, Suite 5 #163, Auburn, Alabama 36830, listing Frances Mendenhall on the check.

Arrangements are made by Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, 423-622-3171.

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