Ethridge - Frances Ethridge, age 76, of Bryceville, Florida was called home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Hahira, Georgia to the late Frank and Maydell Wilkerson, Sr. on October 16, 1947. Frances married the love of her life Sonny Ethridge, in June 1964. She held many titles throughout her life; bus driver, substitute teacher, and CNA however, her favorite titles were momma and nana. Frances loved all her babies, those related and those chosen. She played a huge role in helping raise many children in the Bryceville and Callahan communities. Frances was loved by all who had the honor of knowing her and will be missed dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maydell Wilkerson, Sr.; husband, Sonny Ethridge; son, Billy Ethridge; grandson, Cpl. Kalon Ethridge.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Michelle Ethridge, son, Michael (Christina) Ethridge; brother, Frank (Betty Jo) Wilkerson, Jr., grandchildren, Mariah, Logan, Casey, Ciara, and Brittany; great grandchildren, Braelynn, Amelia, Lawson, Madison, Isaiah, and Evelynn.

Pallbearers will be Michael Ethridge, Logan Ethridge, Jacky Strickland, Jeremy Conner, Brent Armstrong, and Chuck Roundtree.

The tribute above was prepared by Frances's loving family.

A Celebration of Frances's Life will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 11:00 am at Nassau Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.