Frankie Eubanks

Mrs. Frankie Ann Eubanks, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 21, 2026 with her children by her side. She was born in Flowery Branch, GA to the late Orion and Stella Wigington Philyaw. Mrs. Eubanks grew up and graduated high school in Tate, GA. She went to business school in Atlanta, GA before she started working for the Fulton County Board of Education with physical education classes.

In 1962, she moved to Murfreesboro where she got to be a stay-at-home mom. Mrs. Eubanks enjoyed being a room mother when her children were in school. She started out volunteering at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary helping students read. Baxter Hobgood hired her to be an educational assistant at Bradley Academy then Mitchell-Neilson Primary in the kindergarten class. Eventually, Mrs. Eubanks moved into the office as the secretary/bookkeeper at MNP. She spent a total of 39 years with the city school system, most of that time was at what she called “her little school” – Mitchell-Neilson Primary. Mrs. Eubanks loved working with the students at MNP, especially when they asked her to do the “Hokey Pokey.”

Mrs. Eubanks gave back to the community working with Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops. She was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church for over 60 years and was involved with the Woman’s Club. She was an avid fan of MTSU football and basketball and had season tickets for over 50 years.

Mrs. Eubanks is survived by her children, Debbie Eubanks and David Eubanks; sister-in-law, Eulalie Philyaw; and best friend who was more like a sister, Pat Hamblen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Johnny Philyaw, Jim Philyaw, Frances Hewatt, James H. Philyaw Sr., William Philyaw, and Catherine Philyaw.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in memory of Mrs. Eubanks.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 1:00pm until 2:30pm at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:30pm at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family invites those attending to wear a touch of red in honor of Mrs. Eubanks.