Virginia Franklin Titus

Virginia Franklin Titus, 90, of Norwich passed away on Sunday September 22. She was born in Norwich to the late Arnold and Irma Parker. She was also predeceased by her second husband, Arthur Titus. Survivors include her children, Darian Franklin, Dennis and Lorraine Franklin, and Doris O’Brien; her grandchildren, Kayla Franklin, Derek Franklin and Crystal Bridenbaker, Danny O’Brien, Dennis Jr. and Jonna Franklin, and Mary Franklin; her great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Nikki, and Madison; her first husband, Clyde Franklin; her step-children, Jeane, Esther, Arthur Jr (Chip), Beverly, and Janet and many grandchildren and great- grandchildren; her sisters, Naomi Grewe, and Dorothy Clark; as well as many other nieces, nephews and friends. Virginia was employed at Norwich Central School for many years in the cafeteria. She provided day care for several nieces, nephews, and neighborhood children, made quilts, homemade baked goods, grew flowers and vegetables in her garden, and was known for her handmade Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, September 27, at R.J. Fahy Funeral Home with Rev. Thanna Howell officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.