Frankie Pipkins

Frankie Mae Cruce Pipkins, age 62 of Glen St. Mary, FL passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 after a lengthy illness. A long time Baker County resident, Ms. Pipkins retired from Northeast Florida State Hospital, where she was a supervisor for over twenty years. She was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Macclenny and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her sons: Charles (Erica) Pipkins and Frank (Rena) Pipkins all of Glen St. Mary, Daniel (Pia) Dugger of Boynton Beach, Matthew Lindsey of Baxter, FL, and Michael Donley of Fort Leavenworth, KS; daughters: Chrystal Pipkins of Glen St. Mary, Michelle Crews and Megan Donley both of Baxter, FL; brothers: Quincy (Dee) Cruce of Fleming Island, Marvin (Rosemary) Cruce of Georgia, Marcus (Cindy) Cruce of Tennessee, Frank (Beth) Cruce of Lake Butler, and George (Linda) Cruce of Starke; sisters: Eula Mae Carlton, Gennell Starling, and Gertrude (Duane) Griffis of Starke, Virginia (Tommy) Linzy, Lucinda Batten, and Berniece Duncan of Lawtey, Gertie Faye Noegel of Kingsley Lake and Cathern (Arnie Gene) Duncan of Woodville, FL; grandchildren: Bruce, Josh and Brittney Clough, Treston and Allysa Pipkins, Emily Straining, Devon Dugger and Brianna Crews; numerous nieces, nephews, adopted children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Gertrude Cruce and by her loving husband Alvin Eugene Pipkins. A memorial service will be held 2:00pm, Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Macclenny with Reverend Keith Linzy and Pastor Michael Ramondetta officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8:00pm, Monday, January 21, 2013 at Forbes Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME. 904-259-4600. Please sign the online guestbook at www.forbesfuneralhome.net.