Franklin, Joyce, age 84, went to meet her Lord and Saviour on March 30, 2012. She fought a long and hard battle with Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Wise; 4 brothers, JQ Wise, John E. Wise, Lawrence Wise, and Wendell Wise;1 sister, Jo Frances O’Shields. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Raymond Franklin, Sr.; 2 sons, Warren Franklin and Ray Franklin (Pam); 4 grandchildren, Daren, Mitzi, Jennifer, and Josh; 5 great grandchildren, Robert, Jerry, Olivia, Julie Ann, and Zachary; 3 sisters, Jean Jones, Jeanette Strother, and Martha Velasco; 3 brothers, Burl Wise, Lamar Wise, and Wayne Wise.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 2, 2012, at 2:00 PM at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express our thanks to Comfort Care Hospice and to a “special angel”, Lana Gayle, for all her love and devotion to “Maw Maw” during her illness. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to First Baptist Church of Sandusky Mission Fund or WGIB Radio c/o Glen Iris Baptist Church.
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