Martha Ellen Franks

January 9, 1927 - August 27, 2019

Services for Mrs. Martha Ellen Franks, age 92 of Dallas, Texas and formerly of Lindale, Texas, are scheduled for 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the Mt. Sylvan Baptist church in the Mt. Sylvan Community with Bro. Bruce Rudd officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt Sylvan Cemetery with services under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale. Mrs. Franks passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Simpson Place Assisted Living Center in Dallas. She was born in Starks, Louisiana on January 9, 1927 to the late Jesse James and Abbie (Rushing) Mathews. Mrs. Franks was a longtime resident of Lindale before moving to Dallas. She was also formerly a member of the Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church during her time in Lindale. Mrs. Franks was preceded in death by her husband, Rogers Wayne Franks on April 11, 2010, daughter, Brenda Franks Gardner, son-in-law, Dannie Gardner and sister, Nell Stinebaugh. She is survived by her son, Keith Franks of Dallas; granddaughter, Sarah Hirt and husband, Bart of Moore, Oklahoma; Paul Gardner and fiancé, Taylor Lang of Sugarland; great grandchildren, Joey and Gracie Hirt of Moore, Oklahoma; brother, Rev. James R. Mathews and wife, Gloria of Hawkins; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and “adopted” loving daughters and sons. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale.