Staci Marie Mashburn, 7, of Franklin, passed away March 6, 2021.

Staci was born in Jackson county to Kelby Mashburn and Kishi Sanders.

Staci had a passion for learning. She thrived in her school environment and adored her teachers, Suzanne Younce, Phyllis Castle, and Jeremy Chapman. She loved her classmates, befriended, and genuinely loved everyone and knew no strangers. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, coloring, blocks and swinging. Staci always had a smile on her face and brightened every room she walked into.

She is survived by her parents, Kelby Mashburn and Kishi Sanders of Franklin; Grandparents, Rose Mashburn, Dayton Mashburn, Charlie Sanders, all of Franklin, and Emma Sanders of Hendersonville; great grandparents Frankie and Dallas Sanders of Franklin, half sisters Hazel and Skyler; aunts Kimberly Wojtkowski of Franklin, Kristin Johnson of Franklin, Emily Sanders of Glennville, and Anastasia Sanders of Franklin; Cousins, Naaman, Dawson, and Paul; and special friend Kailey Fraiser.

Service will be held 2 pm, Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Macon Funeral Home Chapel.

Rev. Jeremy Chapman and Rev Morris Tippett will officiate.

Burial will be at Elijay Missionary Baptist Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Naaman Posey, Buddy Thomas, Dawson Wojtkowski, and Josh Gregory.

The family will receive friends and loved ones at 6 pm to 8pm on Wednesday, March 10.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com