Frances Clark

Julia Frances Clark passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at Alive Hospice, surrounded by family. Born March 2, 1931, in Nashville, to parents John Frank and Cecil Sally Lynn, she was one of 4 children. Frances, Fran, Grandma Frances and Granny Franny, as she was known, grew up in Goodlettsville and attended Goodlettsville High School School. In 1960, she gave birth to her son, Fate Thomas, Jr. And, in 1964, she met the love of her life, Chuck Clark. She resided in Old Town, Florida for over 50 years and was a member of Old Town First Baptist Church. She was known as the “Dutchess of Old Town” and the “ammo lady”. Together with her late husband, she co-founded and owned Pioneer Distributors, a bullet manufacturing and gunsmith shop which she ran until retiring in her 80’s. Frances loved “Franks Hot Sauce” on everything, which began while pregnant with her son Fate and continued until her final days. Her love for hot sauce was passed onto her son Fate. In 2020, she moved to Nashville where she lived with her son Fate, daughter in law Jeri, and furry grandchildren Seymour, Sherlock and Sami. Frances was never without her trademark pink lipstick and painted nails. She enjoyed watching baseball, football and PGA golf with her son, and spending time with her family, including her sister Ann and brother-in-law John and Jeri’s mom, Debbie. She especially loved anything her son Fate cooked. She is survived by a son: Fate Thomas Jr. and daughter in law Jeri; stepson, Wes Clark and daughter in law Renee (Bookeelia, Florida); granddaughters: Hannah Thomas (Atlanta); Olivia Thomas (Nashville); Melissa Clark (Rome, Georgia); and Christina Clark (Robert Hammond) of (Tampa); great grandchildren: Gracelynn Kennedy Thomas, Bodie Clark and Callan Hammond; sister Ann Roper and brother in law John (Franklin); nieces: Pamela Jarvis (Lexington, Ky); Paula Hildestad (Oklahoma) and Nicole Tillman Soldan (Savannah, Ga.); nephew: Brad Corcoran (LouAnne) (Hartsville); and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by husband Chuck Clark; her mother and father; sister (Dorothy Balthrop), and an infant brother John Frank Lynn, Jr. The family asks In lieu of flowers for donations to be made in her memory to Judge Seth Norman Recovery Foundation, a nonprofit close to her heart that helps individuals with addiction and mental health related issues find recovery: Donations can be by via check to the address or link to the website below: Judge Seth Norman Recovery Foundation 1300 Division Street Suite 209 Nashville, TN 37203 615-313-8480 https://nrcs.foundation/donations Services: Friday, December 13, 2024 Visitation with family: 11 am – 2 pm Celebration of Life: 2 pm Phillips Robinson Funeral Home The family is grateful for individuals from Alive Hospice and Lifecare Center of Old Hickory.

Frances Clark

March 2, 1931 - October 22, 2024