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Bobbie Magnolia Franklin Dillard

Bobbie Magnolia Franklin Dillard: 1931 - 2026

Bobbie Magnolia Franklin Dillard, 94, of Franklin, went to be with her Lord Jesus, on October 18, 2026. She was born in Jackson County to the late William Alvin and Bertha Moore Franklin on December 24, 1931.

Bobbie was a native of Western North Carolina and a life-time member of Cowee Baptist Church. She was a true prayer warrior, sang in the choir, and participated in WMU. Bobbie was kind, loving, giving and had a true servant’s heart. She practiced love for everyone, not just those she knew. She only needed to know the person’s need. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family loved her dearly.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jack Dillard.

She is survived by two children Judy Lightner (Richard) and Jack L. Dillard (Diane); six grandchildren, Danielle Lightner-Winslow (Nicholas), David Lightner (Margaret), Olivia Brooks (Josh), Alex Dillard (Danielle), Caroline McCall (Levi) and Clark Dillard (Alanna) and twelve great-grandchildren, Dominik Lightner, Victoria Lightner, Jacob Lightner, Veronica Lightner, Grady Brooks, Henry Brooks, Ava Dillard, Evan Dillard, Silas Dillard, Ames McCall, Hattie Mae Dillard, and Tillie Dillard.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Cowee Baptist Church at 12:00. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Jason Smith will officiate.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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