Perrysburg, Ohio
FRANKLINEdith Davis Edith Davis Franklin, 89, died August 31, 2012, at Northwest Ohio Hospice, Perrysburg, Ohio. She was the only child of Rebecca and Stanley Davis. Known as "La Grande Dame of the Arts" or "The Godmother of Ceramics," Edith was a native Toledoan, born in 1922. Edith was the...
Read MoreI am so grateful that Edith took the time to mentor me and launch my ceramic career. I try always to follow her rules, without them my pots would be junk!
Cindy Ginter
November 18, 2013 | WHITEHOUSE, OH
This awesome woman taught me how to work with clay. I owe my love of pottery to her. She will be greatly missed.
Cate Watts
December 13, 2012 | Maumee, OH
We will always remember your wonderful laugh and energyWhat a gift to have shared a part of your life! Wherever you are keep that wheel turning!
Norm &Gloria Schulman
October 02, 2012 | Penland
It was a pleasure and honor to be on the Crosby Gardens Board with Edith as it was voted to be renamed "Toledo Botanical Garden". She always took the time to talk to me and share the wonderful stories of her art.I will miss seeing her at various events.
Barbara Richardson
September 26, 2012 | Toledo, OH
Edith, I so wanted to bring you that cup of coffee last week but ended up in the hospital myself. You will be so missed, words can not even express how I enjoyed seeing you and your kind words of encourgement you gave my daughter Chloe. You are a special woman, we will miss you, you will be always in our thoughts and heart.
Sylke
September 05, 2012 | Perrysburg, OH
Edith was a lovely lady who knew how to live and shared her LOVE with everyone she knew...Toledo lost a GIANT in our community! She is and will always be missed! LOVE YOU EDITH!
Jorge Gallardo
September 03, 2012 | Perrysburg, OH
Rest in Peace,dear friend.You contributed much to the world.
Sonia Pinkus
September 03, 2012 | Boca Raton, FL
Edith was one of the most delightful of our students. She will live in our memories as a charming member of our alumni board.
Dean Emerita Mary Heinrichs
September 03, 2012
Edith- was a friend to the Arts. The Board members of the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center will miss her.
Arturo Quintero
September 03, 2012 | Toledo, OH