Frances Jackson Batts

ROCKY MOUNT - Frances Jackson Batts, age 85, entered Heaven on Monday, June 8, 2020. Born in Wilson County, NC on June 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Ernie Jackson Sr. and Elsie Lee Hill Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Roosevelt Batts, Jr.; son, George Roosevelt Batts, III; and brother, Melvin E. Jackson, Jr. Frances was a member of Englewood Presbyterian Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. A faithful and loving wife to her beloved husband, George, a dedicated mother to her children and grandchildren, and a true friend to many, Frances will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Frances leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Sandra Batts Lepley and husband, Chet, of Garner. She is also survived by her grandchildren; sister, Barbara Jackson Williamson of Wilson; as well as several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum with Dr. Rob Westlund officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Thursday 6/11, 11:00 am - 11:30 am A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum with Dr. Rob Westlund officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park Garden of Memories Mausoleum 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Entombment will take place at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Garden of Memories Mausoleum.