It is with regret we announce the passing of Frances Irene Blevins, age 95, of Fayetteville, TN. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie Graves officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 11 am to 1 pm on Monday at Higgins.
Irene was born January 18, 1927, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Hugh Thomas and Ellen Nora Massey. She retired from Walmart after 24 years as a door greeter. Irene was a member of Vanntown Baptist Church. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. Irene will truly be missed by everyone. She was a great Moma, she loved her children, and she will always be the Queen of her family. Irene passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Donalson Care Center. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Donalson Care Center and Lincoln Medical Home Health and Hospice.
Survivors include her children, Phillip (Bonnie) Manley, Linda Dannen, Mike (Linda) Blevins, Cindy Gardner, Paul (Rosie) Blevins, Shari Hopkins (Chris Patterson); twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren, sixteen great-great-grandchildren, and sister, Betty Jo (James) Law. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark “Bud” Blevins.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Frances Irene Blevins.
21 Comments To "Frances Irene Blevins"
#1 Comment By Jackie Greenwood On January 22, 2022 @ 12:46 pm
She was such a lovely lady. Praying that God and your memories bring you comfort.
#2 Comment By Dinah Norman On January 22, 2022 @ 1:29 pm
Cindy, Linda I am so sorry about Mrs. Irene. Your family in my prayers.she was a special lady
#3 Comment By Tina On January 22, 2022 @ 1:34 pm
I worked @ Walmart with Irene. Always a sweet woman to work with. Talk to , Irene loved her family, friends, RIP Irene
#4 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On January 22, 2022 @ 2:13 pm
Sorry to hear about the loss of such a sweet lady…I always enjoyed talking with her when ever I would see her out with Cindy and Shari she was a Queen that’s for sure…Know your family is in my prayers today and in the days to come…
#5 Comment By Nancy Lane On January 22, 2022 @ 2:38 pm
So sorry for your loss. She loved her. family .
#6 Comment By Tim Wright On January 22, 2022 @ 2:44 pm
Cindy and Shari, I am praying for you all.
#7 Comment By Debbie Rutledge On January 22, 2022 @ 4:11 pm
Cindy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Your Mother was a delightful lady that I always enjoyed seeing as I entered Wal Mart. Her smile was genuine and brightened my day. She was truly a lady to be remembered.
#8 Comment By Judy Moore On January 22, 2022 @ 4:51 pm
I’m so sorry about your mom
She’s a beautiful woman.Love you girls.
#9 Comment By Shirley wakefield On January 22, 2022 @ 6:14 pm
Cindy,Matt and family so sorry to hear about Mrs Irene.she was a sweet wonderful lady.
#10 Comment By Jennie Dunivan On January 22, 2022 @ 7:10 pm
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Irene, I always loved talking to her. Prayers for everyone.
#11 Comment By Gay Parsley On January 22, 2022 @ 8:30 pm
Sending my prayers for all her family. Ms. Blevins was such a kind, sweet and beautiful lady with a great family. Loved all those I knew.
#12 Comment By Odessa Dangerfield On January 23, 2022 @ 8:54 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mrs. Irene years ago at Walmart and she was the sweetest lady. Her smile had a way of making you feel special. May God comfort you during this time. I’m thankful that I was blessed to know her.
#13 Comment By Barbara Faulkner On January 23, 2022 @ 11:40 am
Irene was my step-dad, Wilson Massey’s, sister, so I’ve known her since my childhood. The one thing I didn’t know that her name was Frances (Irene).
I always thought she was a beautiful woman, and her first husband, “Mutt Manley”, father of Linda and Phillip, worked for my dad.
I loved her as if she was my own aunt, just as I did the rest of the family. God bless you in your time of grief. May God comfort your hearts.
#14 Comment By Linda Dannen her 1st born On January 23, 2022 @ 2:40 pm
Always will remember sitting on front porch at Mama’s house and just talking. I stayed with her until she went to Cindy’s as she was more of a caregiver. I will always remember the times we spent together.
#15 Comment By Jane Thompson Bradley On January 23, 2022 @ 3:23 pm
Prayers for all you kids. Precious memories of the happy times when we were neighbors back on the farm on Old Bethel Road…Spread your wings and fly, Irene, Fly high, you deserve it !!
#16 Comment By Terry and Jeff Sanders On January 23, 2022 @ 7:51 pm
Paul I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Prayers for you, Rosie and your family!
#17 Comment By Terry and Jeff Sanders On January 24, 2022 @ 5:00 am
Paul, so very sorry to hear of your moms passing. Prayers going up for you, Rosie and your family.
#18 Comment By Denise & Rickey Smith On January 24, 2022 @ 7:27 am
I will always cherish the memories I have of granny Blevins (as we all called her) she was a precious lady! my heart felt sympathies go to all of the family……you are in our thoughts and prayers! we know that granny Blevins is walking the streets of gold on high today! may GOD comfort you through the difficult weeks and months ahead.
#19 Comment By Ruth Ashby On January 24, 2022 @ 7:57 pm
Cindy, so sorry to hear of the death of your sweet Mother. Curtis and I grieve with you.
#20 Comment By Pamela J McCoy On January 28, 2022 @ 1:32 pm
Cindy I love y’all and will miss Ms.Irene dearly,she was a bonus Mom to all us “Mayberry brats” and showed us love….my heart goes out to you all and my prayers are with you 🙏🙏🙏Love you
#21 Comment By Joan Ables On January 31, 2022 @ 6:16 pm
Dear Linda,
I’m soo sorry to hear of your loss. I’m praying for you, Monica and your family. Karl sends his sympathy also.