Allie "Louise" Sizemore McConnell, 79, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012.

Born in Swain Co, she was the daughter of the late Chester Sizemore and Martha E. Anthony Sizemore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Roger McConnell who died December 15, 2004; son, Ricky McConnell; daughter, Gail Bramlett; grandson, Scotty McConnell and several brothers and sisters. Louise loved to sew and get out and walk. She was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Ronnie McConnell, Roger McConnell and Rev. Michael McConnell and wife Diane all of Franklin; three daughters, Wilma Williams, Marie Wilson and Sandra Crisp and husband Terry all of Franklin; eighteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6th, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Bishop will officiate. Burial will be in the Black Mtn. Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7-9:00 p.m. Friday, October 5th, at Macon Funeral Home.

Memorial donations can be made to Black Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.