Gertrude Ramsey Franks Gertrude Ramsey Franks, 81, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Cedar Mtn. House, Brevard, NC. A native of Sevier County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Bennie and Relda Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Shane Franks and Ryan Franks, and her brother, Frank Ramsey. Mrs. Franks was a member of Rosman Pentecostal Lighthouse. She taught Sunday School for 45 years and she loved working in her flower garden and canning. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Kiser Franks; sons, Joseph K. Franks and wife Vickie of Lake Toxaway, and Stanley P. Franks and wife Rita of Brevard; daughter, Janie S. Dixon and husband Clifton of Louisville, TN; sister, Phyllis Bates and husband Jim of Easley, SC; four grandchildren, David Dixon, Josh Galloway, Derek Galloway, and Daniel Franks; six great grandchildren; Rosa Dixon, Whitley, Bryce, Drew, Maggi, and Dalton Galloway. The funeral service will be held at 3 pm Sunday, September 2, 2012 in the Moody-Connolly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Montvale-Whitewater Cemetery, Sapphire, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association @ www.alz.org. On line condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.