Mrs. Oleda Franklin - RIP

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Tim Harr
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Mrs. Oleda Franklin - RIP

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Just got word that Paul Franklin’s mother passed at 4:09pm this afternoon. She had just come home this past Friday, to be with her husband, Paul, Sr.

Prayers to the entire Franklin family. She was a wonderful lady.
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I'm very sorry to hear this. She was the real deal....a very respectable lady at all times.
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:( :( :( What a wonderful lady, and such a loss. Prayers and condolences to the Franklins. She was a jewel.
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So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

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Post by Ron Funk »

Very sad news.

May the Franklin family have peace during this time.
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Sorry to hear of Mrs. Franklin's passing. I met her once, sweet lady.
My prayers and condolences for the family.
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Post by Jerry Overstreet »

Sorry to hear this. Condolences to Mr. Paul, all of the Franklin family and all of Miss Oleda's family and friends.

I wish peace and comfort for all of you.
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Post by Ricky Davis »

Aw; Bless her Heart and bless all the Franklin Family Hearts. I'm so sorry for your loss; Oleda's spirit still lives inside you, she will always be there.
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My sincere condolences to Paul Sr, Paul Jr, and to all the Franklin family.
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Prayers and condolences to the Franklin family
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Post by Terry Wood »

Sorry to hear this! Prayers for the Franklin Family and Friends!
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Post by Jerry Roller »

I hate this so much, what a nice lady. Carlene I got to visit her and Paul Sr in their home once. Carlene enjoyed talking with Mrs Franklin and said it felt like she had known her a long time. So sad.
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Post by Jack Stoner »

Sorry to hear this. She was just released from a lengthy hospital stay and able to go home.

Prayers and condolences to the family.
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Paul,
My sincere condolences to you and your family...Carl
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My condolences to the Franklin family.
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Post by Roy Carroll »

Sorry to hear about Mrs. Franklin, such a kind heart. Mr. and Mrs.Franklin is where Paul gets his kindness from. So sorry for the loss, but Heaven is gaining angels.
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Post by Paul Wade »

Sorry to hear of you Lost prayers are sent to Paul and family 💞
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Post by Jon Light (deceased) »

I send my sympathy to the Franklin family.
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Post by Roger Crawford »

The entire Franklin family will be in our prayers. Such wonderful people.
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Prayers and condolences to the Franklin family.
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Post by Lee Warren »

Deep sympathy to the Franklin family for their loss.
She was a gentle soul.
Rest in peace.
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Post by Sandra Scott-Wall »

Sorry to hear this. We remember Oleta from the many years they were at the ISGC. She was a nice lady. Condolences to the Franklin family.
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Post by Chuck S. Lettes »

Sad news. My condolences to the Franklin family.
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Post by Larry Dering »

Sorry to learn of her passing. Love and prayers to the Franklin family.
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Post by Dale Rottacker »

Sorry to hear this... Praying for Paul, his Dad and the rest of the Franklin family 🙏🙏🙏