Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Frances Joan Edmonds, age 74, of Talking Rock, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Heritage Healthcare in Blue Ridge. She was born April 21, 1949 to John Buddy and Adelle Mulkey in Calhoun, Georgia. Mrs. Edmonds is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Neil (Swampy) and Yvonda Edmonds of Talking Rock; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Denny Drown of Jasper; grandchildren, Kanani Christian of Jasper, Dustin Edmonds of Talking Rock; brother, Larry Mulkey of Ranger; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Johnny Densmore of Oakman, Teresa Mulkey of Calhoun. Several other family members also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benton Castell Edmonds. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Ranger. Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.