GAIL FRANKSwas born in Savannah, Tennessee on March 26, 1935 the daughter of the late Washington Lafette and Etta Abrams Parker.On January 24, 1961 she was united in marriage to George N. Franks, who survives.Mrs. Franks was a retired plant manager for Mobil Oil. She was a member of Quail Ridge Church of Christ.Mrs. Franks departed this life on September 9, 2007 at the Cordova Estates in Cordova, Tennessee at the age of 72 years, 5 months and 14 days.Other than her husband, George of Bartlett, Tennessee, she is survived by 3 sisters, Betty Beckham, Estoyle Bevis and Chrystell Williams, all of Savannah, Tennessee.her caregiver, Beatrice Lang of Memphis, Tennessee.Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Maxine Lee and Vernice Conner and 3 brothers, Loyd, Ottie and Jimmy Parker.