Frances “Frankie” Rightmyer Williams Dobbins, 82, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday at her home.

Frankie, a native of Halifax County, was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mattie Roberts Rightmyer. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Major Ray Rightmyer. She was a life-long member of Rosemary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, David Dobbins, of the home; her two daughters, Adrianne Mullis of Roanoke Rapids and Leigh Allman of Littleton; two sons, Ray Williams and his wife, Lisa, of Chesapeake, Va. and Dan Williams of Roanoke Rapids; four grandchildren, Andy Mullis, Scott Williams, Ryan Williams and Jenni Williams; her niece, Gail Cavallerro; nephews, Mike Miller, Rick Rightmyer and Rob Rightmyer, all of the Richmond area; and her special devoted family friend, Mary Ann “Jonsie” Jones of Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Rosemary Baptist Church with Dr. Layne Wallace officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.