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Clara Franklin Obituary

Clara Mitchell Franklin, 93 ½, of Huddleston, Va., passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2009, at Patmos United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 17, 2009.

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Ron,Trish & Victoria Davis

July 16, 2009

We are praying for God's hand of comfort during this time for all the family. Clara was a beautiful christian lady and it was so evident in the way she lived. I will never forget singing with her and will sing again one day in that heavenly choir. She will be sadly missed.

Leroy and Ann Dooley

July 16, 2009

Betty, Leroy and I will always remember the delicious meals your mom fixed for uswhen we redid the bathroom.I am sure she and Fannie are having a good visit.Remember the good memories you have. Love, Leroy and Ann Dooley

Roger & Karin Van Wart

July 16, 2009

May our thoughts and prayers be of some comfort to the family at this time.

It was a pleasure to say that we knew Clara and that she was a great person and will be sadly missed.

Kevin & Phyllis Dellis

July 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jennifer Percell

July 16, 2009

It was an honor to meet your family and to care for your mother. You are in my prayers.

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