Hazel Franklin Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Charles Nash
May 25, 2025
Still loved, missed and remembered for the care and love she gave to me.
May 30, 2013
ERIC; I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER; HE WAS A VERY UNIQUE AND SPECIAL INDIVIDUAL. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING AND SPEAKING WITH HER SEVERAL TIMES. YOUR PARENTS ALWAYS WELCOMED ME INTO THEIR HOME. HER SMILE AND LAUGHTER ARE UNFORGETABLE. I HAD HEARD SO MANY WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT HER FROM SO MANY DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS, WHICH SPEAKS OF HER ABILITY TO TOUCH SO MANY LIVES. SHE WAS A GIFT FROM GOD; AND I CONSIDER IT TO BE A BLESSING JUST TO HAVE KNOWN HER. HER SPIRIT LIVES ON IN HER FAMILY AND THOSE WHO LOVED HER. I AM A FIRM BELIEVER THAT WE WILL SEE ALL OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN.
FROM THE HARRISON FAMILY TO THE FRANKLINS, WE SHARE IN YOUR SORROW, AND ARE KEEPING YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. WITH OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES, CATLETT, JOYCELYN, CAYLA & KIRA HARRISON
June 11, 2012
Mr. Franklin, Eric and Family, we the Thornton family share your grief and loss. It is our prayer, that you find comfort in the Lord, and know that your dear mother is with Christ. We will continue to keep you in our hearts and prayes each day as time goes by. We love you, and thank God for having known, your gracious God fearing wife and mother.
Blessing and Peace to you always !
June 6, 2012
McDonald, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Juarez and Elsie LIttle ( High Point, NC
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Geri Alexander
June 6, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tomisina Johnson
June 5, 2012
"Mac, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. May God be with you...."
-Tomisina Johnson & Edith Gregory(South Chesterfield, VA)
Pat Ellington
June 5, 2012
Dearest Mac & Eric & Family,
So sorry to hear of Hazel's passing. She was a very sweet person in whom I am glad to have known and worked with through her many years at VDOT. She was a very through person and worked well with everyone she came in contact to work with.
All of you are in my thought and prayers.
God Bless you all!
Love,
Pat Ellington
Charlene Warren
June 5, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Family. I worked with Hazel at VDOT and considered her a mentor. She was full of knowledge and laughter. May God comfor you at this time with happy memories.
June 5, 2012
Eric.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mother was a wondrful person and we know that you all will miss her.
We pray that your wonderful memories of her will sustain you and that God's love will keep you until you see her again.
Love,
Frankie and Cynthia Gaines
Jennifer (Jones) Middough
June 4, 2012
Although we have lost an amazing and beautiful part of our family, I am confident that where Aunt Hazel now resides is far more precious than what we could ever offer her here. I will forever cherish the wonderful memories she shared with us and I will remember the immense impact she has made on our lives. Our family would not have been the same without her. Uncle Jr (Mac) and Eric, thank you for sharing your angel with us.
Aunt Hazel, I LOVE YOU DEARLY!
Jennifer Middough
June 4, 2012
Michelle Johnson
June 4, 2012
Eric,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I remember your mom's lovely smile from our days at First African. May God comfort each of you during your season of loss.
Linda Bergman
June 4, 2012
I was very saddened and sorry to hear of Hazel's passing. She and I worked together for years at VDOT. Hazel was a special person with a grand sense of humor. We will never forget her. RIP Hazel and may God bless.
Oris Smith
June 4, 2012
My dear friend Mac, this is Oris (AL) Smith. we talked a few weeks about life and etc., Mac, I don't know how you feel, but I really do understand. God bless you. We will talk.
Hazel Dunson
June 4, 2012
To The Franklin Family,
I have known for years, as we both worked for the Dept. of Transportation and retired the same year. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless you.
Ardes Morgan
June 4, 2012
Mac & Eric,
May you take comfort in knowing that Hazel is in a better place. I feel so blessed to have had Hazel as one of my best friends.
From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home
June 4, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
June 3, 2012
Mac,
Teola and I are in Georgia. Know that our prayers, thoughts and love are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time. We will stop by your home on our way back to Maryland on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
Paul
Lawrence Penn
June 2, 2012
Dear Mac,
My wife and I are asking God to comfort you and your family during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Lawrence & Rachel Penn
Lynette Dungee Taylor
June 2, 2012
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Aunt Hazel, very much loved and admired.
Melanie Salim
June 2, 2012
I was truely saddened to hear about Aunt Hazel's transition. I know that she is in a better place. My prayers and thoughts of comfort go out to my cousin Eric Franklin and the entire family. All my love.
LaMone Lewis
June 1, 2012
Mr. Franklin-
I know you'll miss her.
Take comfort in knowing in HEAVEN she's happy.
You'll smile again with GOD's help.
With love,
May 31, 2012
MaMa rest in peace.
We love you',
Charles, Grace, Tiffany, CJ & Arias
Robert Jordan & Family
May 31, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
J T
May 31, 2012
Mr Franklin,
So sorry for your loss. May happy memories keep you smiling.
Janice Tribble
SVTC
Kenneth Wyatt
May 31, 2012
So sorry to read of Hazel's death. We worked together for many years at VDOT. She was a very special lady.
Dottie Webster
May 31, 2012
Mac, please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your wife. We are so sorry to lose our neighbor. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Valerie Coler
May 31, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Hazel in the mid-70's at the Highway Dept. She was a warm, bright lady with a wonderful sense of humor. I am sorry she has left us.
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