Courtney attended West High School in Bakersfield, California where she received her formal education and graduated. On July 18, 2020, Courtney accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior in Baptism. She worked at Timec Company, Inc., as a clerk until she became a full time mom to her beautiful children Heaven Guess, and Damon and Nehemiah Franklin.
In her spare time Courtney loved to watch movies, shop, and travel. She loved to play card games and spend quality time with her many family and friends. She was a wonderful person who loved to laugh and have a good time. She presented herself to the world in service to others with love.
She is preceded in death by her loving mother Pamela Faye Jones Gatewood; grandparent Emma Juanita, grandfather Curley B. Jones Helzel, Allen Bayliss and Cousin Jacie Jones.
She leaves behind her daughter Heaven Guess, her two sons Damon and Nehemiah Franklin; her four brothers Dontaye Mayfield, Christiaan Gatewood, Cameron Gatewood, and Chanceler Gatewood; two sisters Taneshaa and Quanzet Bayliss; her dad Jeffery Bayliss; her loving stepfather Willie Lee Gatewood - known as poppie - who she held dearly to her heart; her much loved nephews and nieces Malik, Faith, Jeveon, David, Jason, Paris, Arrya, and Cardale; and a host of family and friends. She will truly be missed by many.
A visitation for Courtney will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park in the Canyon Venue, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, California. A Celebration of Life service will occur Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 9:00 AM at Hillcrest Memorial Park in the Canyon Venue. Graveside services will follow where she will be laid to peaceful rest in Sunrise Lawn.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Franklin family.
