Arlene Boyd Franks, 81, of Nashville, died Tuesday March 19, 2024 at the River Brook Health Care in Homerville.

She was born January 6, 1943 in Berrien County to the late William Aden Boyd and the late Louise Bellflower Boyd. She was a homemaker and the widow of William Elliott "Bill" Franks who died in 1998. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

She is survived by her daughter: Leann Paulk of Nashville; 4 grandchildren: Tanner (Yani) Griffin of Hampton, VA, Codi (Nick) Cellini of Nashville, Brayden Paulk of Nashville and Kirby (Devon) Paulk of Enigma; 2 great grandchildren: Mayleigh and Greyson; 2 sisters: Wylene Harper of Nashville and Eloise (George) Hughes of Nashville; brother: Huey Boyd of Douglas.

A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday March 21, 2024 at 11 AM in the Westview cemetery with the Rev. Mike Bennett officiating. Visitation will be in the cemetery thirty minutes prior to the service.