Frankie Mae Padgett 85, of Starke passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Haven Hospice Suwannee valley care center in Lake City on October 13, 2016. She was born in Clay Hill, Florida to the late Jesse Smith and Nettie Carrol Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years Joe Padgett, Sisters Velma Lee Griffis, Iris McKinney, Quinelle Jones, Brothers R.L. Smith, W.M. Smith. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her daughters Judy Norman of Lawtey, Brenda (Earnest) Beeman of Starke and Rhonda (Bobby) Carter of Starke. Her Brother A.Q. (Jackie) Smith of Winter haven. 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held on Monday October 17, 2016 at 11:00 am at Long Branch Cemetery in Clay County with a visitation starting an hour prior to service at 10:00am with Rev. James Ross officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Archer Funeral Home in Lake Butler. 386-496-2008