Carolyn Juanita Bates Emory, 77, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Pearl Watts Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tabitha Roxanne Emory; brother, Roger Bates; and two sisters, Gail Bates, and Wanda Bleckley. Carolyn lived most of her life in Franklin and was a member of Prentiss Church of God. She loved to sew, shop and will always be remembered for her warm smiles, while meeting people at Angel Medical Center.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William Perry Emory; son, Randy Emory; two daughters, Melissa Emory, and Rebecca Emory; sister, Connie Conley; and two brothers, Rev. Don Bates, and Rick Bates all of Franklin. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Ryan Coggins, Daniel Bottoms, Katrina Bottoms and Dylan Tallent; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be Monday, April 19, at 2pm in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Don Moffitt will officiate.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to one's favorite charity.

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

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.