Rachel Franks Whitley Obituary

In loving memory of Rachel Franks Whitley of Booneville, Mississippi, born in Prentiss, Mississippi, who departed this world on April 24, 2024 at the age of 89. Rachel Franks leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rachel Franks Whitley to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Franks and Ethel Franks of New Site, MS.; her former husband Fred Whitley; her sons, Mickey Wheeler and Kenny Wheeler; her sisters, Opal Pounders, Theresia Taylor and Gerleen Whitley; her grandson Sean Wheeler; and her stepson Kenny Whitley.

She is survived by: her husband Buster Daniel; her daughter Pam Parker; her grandchildren, Wesley Wheeler, Miranda Wheeler, Britt Wheeler (April), Justin Parker (Victoria), Jacklyn Byrd (Brandon), Jeriona Estes (Shane), Jannah Beth Parker (Allison), William Ross Wheeler (Helen) and Amy Wheeler; her great grandchildren, Joleigh Ann Parker, Kross Parker, Anne Lyssa Russell, Zoey Bain, Karson Wheeler, Kylen Wheeler, Milleigh Kate Byrd, Ty Brody Byrd, Meiah Beth Byrd, Ainsley Sheffield, Chevy Erwin, Scotty Chapman and Lane Mize; her stepdaughters, Melinda Hinson and Alice Garrett; her stepgrandchildren, Casey McGee and Bobby McGee; and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Kase Mackin, Waylon Garrett, Laci Garrett and Georganna Whitley. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.