Obituary of Pearlie Franklin

Mrs. Pearlie M. Franklin, 75, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at her home. She was a member of Leary Temple Baptist Church. Mrs. Franklin was predeceased by her father, Levell Kennedy; one brother: Richard Kennedy; and two sons: Curtis Franklin, and Robert Franklin. To cherish her memory, she leaves her husband: Rev. Lester E. Franklin (Hooks, Texas); three sons: Bishop Lester E. (Carolyn) Franklin (Oakland, California), Aubrey Franklin (Los Angeles, California), Sherman (Stephany) Franklin (Lancaster, California), five daughters: Carla Fletcher (Little Elm, Texas), Willie Bea (Archie) Ferguson (Hawthorne, California), Debra Franklin (Lancaster, California), Joyce Franklin (Los Angeles, California), Mary Franklin (Hooks, Texas); her mother, Frances Johnson (McKinney, Texas); one brother: Larry D. Aims (McKinney, Texas); two sisters: Beatrice (Harrison) Williams (McKinney, Texas) and Novell Lewis (Houston, Texas); seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.