Lillian Jones Sloan

Lillian Jones Sloan

Franklin, NC - Lillian Jones Sloan, age 89, departed this world on Monday, December 19. Lillian was born in Franklin, NC to Maud (Jacobs) and Gilmer Jones. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Bob Sloan, sisters Nancy Jones and Dorothy Chamberlain, and brother, Andy Jones. She is survived by stepdaughters, Nancy Shope and husband Jim and Timoxena Sloan and granddaughters, Connie Leadingham and Amanda Shope. Other survivors include stepchildren from a previous marriage, Timothy Rauton, Mary Rauton Weeks, Bill Rauton, Elizabeth Rauton, Robert Rauton, and grandchildren, Hannah Haefeli, Harris Weeks, Cee Cee Weeks, Chad Weeks, Julia Rauton and Luisa Rauton all of Atlanta, GA. Lillian is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Franklin.

In her earlier life, Lillian served overseas with the Red Cross during World War II. While living in Atlanta, she owned her own business, Jones Secretarial Services. Lillian loved the mountains especially Wayah Bald. One of her passions was working on the genealogy of her family.

Memorial donations may be made to Macon County Humane Society, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744, the Macon County Historical Society, 36 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, or the charity of one’s choice.

Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, December 30, at 12:00 noon at Woodlawn Cemetery in Franklin, NC.

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