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Frances Oakley Pursley

Graveside services for Mrs. Frances Oakley Pursley will be 11:00 AM Monday, May 21, 2018 at Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 9AM until 10:45AM at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home.  Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.

Mrs. Pursley, age 98 of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Elmcroft in Lebanon.

She was born in Shop Springs on September 23, 1919 to the late Aubrey and Pearl Oakley. She was a homemaker, and attended Silver Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Pursley; son, Rufus Pursley; sister, Irene Hight; and brothers, Claude, Waterman, and Robert Oakley.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Brenda Pursley; grandson, James Dale Pursley; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Dalton Pursley; as well as several nieces and nephews.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME of Lebanon (615)444-21442   www.ligonbobo.com

Messages for the Family

  1. Kenneth E. Dunn says:
    In loving memory of my Moms Marl Lou Massey Dunn childhood and lifelonf friend. Sincerely Ken
  2. Haywood Barry says:
    She was a great lady. I enjoyed several conversations with her, I know she will be missed. Our condolence to her family. Haywood Barry
  3. James Harkreader says:
    Our condolences and sympathies go out to the family of Ms. Frances.
  4. Ann Mofield Travis says:
    Warmest sympathy to the Pursley family. May you be comforted with precious loving memories.
  5. Lorene Potts Winfrey says:
    Deepest Sympathy to the Pursley family.