Mrs. Franklin was born Sara Janet Farr on February 28, 1935 in LaFayette, AL, to the late Leita Yearta and William Bernard Farr. She graduated from LaFayette High School and attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University). Mrs. Franklin was a hard worker, from the cotton mills as a teenager to providing valuable administrative support for jobs in Columbus, Albany, LaGrange, and Florence, AL, including being the very first secretary for the Troup County Planning Commission. She was a member of LaGrange First United Methodist Church, dedicated blood donor for the American Red Cross, and as a member of the LaGrange Elks Lodge Auxiliary, supported the Elks Aidmore Children’s Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Hugh Farr.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Chuck Franklin; son, Rick Franklin; daughter, Jan Franklin; granddaughters, Amber and Ashley Franklin; sister, Melba Cosby; and brothers, Wendell Farr and Tom Farr.
Due to the health crisis in LaGrange, the family will have a private service at this time.
The family would like to thank Cam Meyer, Janice Hale, and the staff of West Georgia Hospice for their compassionate care over the past 2 years.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to West Georgia Hospice, 1510 Vernon Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 or Elks Aidmore Children’s Center, 2394 Morrison Rd. SW, Conyers, GA 30094 in memory of Mrs. Janet Franklin.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
