Mrs. Doris D. Franklin

Doris D. Franklin, 91, passed away July 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lock Springs, MO to Walter F. and Florence G. (Richards) Brookshier. She is survived by her husband, George F. Franklin of the home; three daughters, Judy (Terry) Martin, Katherine Jan Wilder, and Lee (Richard) Conroy; two step-sons, Vincent (Pennie) Di Palermo, James (Doris) Franklin; one step-daughter, Judy F Ward. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 15 step-great grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Peter David Di Palermo; a great-grandchild, McKenzie Marie Norte; and two sisters, Mary Carlson and Dixie Lee Brookshier. Visitation will be 5-7:00pm, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Newcomer’s White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO 64119. A Celebration of Life is planned for 10:00am, Wednesday, July 16, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2003 NE Englewood Road, Kansas City, MO 64118. A private burial will be held following the Celebration of Life at Lock Springs Cemetery in Lock Springs, MO. Doris loved bright colors and the family has suggested those who wish to attend to dress in colors of the rainbow that she loved, please do so. Doris was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, William Boydston Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution and was licensed as a Ham Radio Operator in 2008. Call sign KD0FLK has gone silent.