Jimmie Sherrill Mashburn

Franklin, NC- Jimmie Sherrill Mashburn, age 78, of Franklin, passed away February 15, 2014. She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Jack and Mary Louise Porter Sherrill. She was married to Richard "Dick" Mashburn who died in 2012.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked at Whitley for over 10 years and was a babysitter in her home for more than 20 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She loved to watch golf, read, do word searches, listen to classic country music and cook for her family.

She is survived by three daughters, Elaine Mashburn, Eva Jane Dills and husband Mike, and Sherril Bishop and husband Bobby all of Franklin; one son, Rick Mashburn of Franklin; one sister Marianne Mashburn of Dothan, AL; six grandchildren, Justin Dills, Nicholas Mashburn, Clinton Mashburn, Cody Dills, Breanna Bishop and Kaitlin Bishop, and two great grandchildren, Adrienne Mashburn and Kiley Mashburn.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 12:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. Burial will be in Patton United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Dills, Cody Dills, Nicholas Mashburn, David Seay, Mitchell Mashburn, Kenny Mashburn and Clinton Mashburn. The family will receive friends Tuesday, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Patton United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Gary Holland, 65 Scroggs Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home, Franklin NC is in charge of local arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.