Ravenel was born July 2, 1918 in Blue Ridge, Texas to the parentage of Frank and Maude Davis. She attended Oak Cliff High school and graduated in 1935. Ravenel married James Bishop (Jimmie) Franklin in Dallas, Texas; they shared 50 years of marriage together. They had 3 children: James Bishop Franklin Jr.(Jay), Thomas Richard (Tommy) and Sandra Kay Franklin Lee (Sandy).
She was preceded in death by both her parents, beloved husband James and sons James and Thomas.
She was a daughter of The Order of Eastern Stars for over 50 years. Ravenel was an advocate bridge player, and loved crossword puzzles. She enjoyed traveling on bus trips around the country with her friends also known as “The Golden Girls”.
She leaves to cherish in her memories a daughter Sandy (Billy Lee) 2 grandsons; Christopher Spillman (Kimberly) and Thomas “Ricky” Franklin (Debi) and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.