FRANKLIN–Dora Mae Lynn, 85, passed away April 17, 2011.

She was born in North Carolina and was a daughter of the late, Edward and Dora Sykes.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas B. Lynn, Sr.; daughter, Alice Drewry; son, Charles Lynn; brother, Tommy Sykes (Vera), four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a son, Benny, Jr.; a sister, Myrl S. Davidson; and four brothers, Edward, Buddy, C. J., and Norwood Sykes.

The family will receive friends at the residence at 204 Sycamore Road, Franklin, Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm. Services will be private. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org