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1949

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2016

Bertha Franklin Obituary

"Bertha A. Franklin" age 67 was born on April 11, 1949 to Oliver Charles and Beauty Mae Goodwin in Rosedale, Mississippi. She passed away on December 19, 2016. Bertha was preceded in death by her Husband, Charles Franklin and parents. She leaves a Legacy of Love to her Children: Rodney Goodwin, Jerome Davis, Ronald and Angel Franklin. Join us in the Celebration of her Life on December 27, 2016 at 11:00a.m. with visitation from 9-11:00a.m. both at Pilgrim M.B. Church, 1301 W. 21st Avenue, Gary, IN, under Rev. Charles L. Emery. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Dec. 23 to Dec. 25, 2016.

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Rhonda Webster

December 17, 2020

Happy Heavenly Birthday Bertha you are Truly Missed from The Webster Family!

December 29, 2016

My sincerest condolences to the family.

May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to God in prayer bring you much comfort during this most difficult time.

PD, GA

December 27, 2016

Our prayers and condolences to the family of Bertha Franklin. Her loving smile and generosity will never be forgotten. May God bring you peace in this time of sorrow and rejoicing knowing she is now with the Lord.

In loving memory from the Harris Family,

Altha Mae, Macbeth, Kenny, Wanda, Valerie

Rena Dabadee -Taylor

December 25, 2016

Rest in peace, you were an inspiration to so many people, you will be always loved and missed.

Sandra DabdeeWilson

December 25, 2016

May God bless my family, love Sandra

Jw

December 24, 2016

To the Franklin family,
May the God of tender merices give you and your family strength and comfort at this time of sorrow. May we send our condolences to you. 1 Cor. 2 : 3 & 4

Rhonda Webster

December 24, 2016

RIP Bertha you will be forever missed!

michael dabdee

December 23, 2016

RIP, LOVE u CUZ

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Dec

27

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Pilgrim M.B. Church

1301 W. 21st Avenue, Gary, IN

Dec

27

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Pilgrim M.B. Church

1301 W. 21st Avenue, Gary, IN

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