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Lucy Franklin Obituary
Lucy was born Feb. 22, 1921, in Adairville, Ky., the daughter of Hugh and Julia (Duncan) Franklin.
Lucy worked for over 30 years as a dietician at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Medical Center in New York City. In the late 1980s, she retired to the Westville area.
Lucy was an accomplished quilter and displayed a number of her quilts at local quilting shows.
She was a devout Christian who loved the Lord and displayed her love of her Savior by her always loving, gentle and generous spirit. Recently, when asked if she was afraid to die, she responded without a hint of anxiety: "His desire is my desire."
Lucy is survived by her daughter, Eugenia Walker, of Oakland, Calif.; her sister, Sarah Franklin, and her brother, Thomas Franklin, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; her grandson, Stephen Buckner, of White Plains; five nieces; and a sister-in-law.
Services celebrating Lucy's life will be held in Adairville, Ky.
The family suggests that those who so desire make contributions in Lucy's memory to "In Touch Ministry," P.O. Box 7900, Atlanta, GA, 30357.
Local arrangements are under the supervision of Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Peggy Leslie Gray
March 19, 2009
I met Lucy at the Manor and met a friend for eternity! Lucy was a room mate of my mother, Mary's. There was never a day that Lucy did not ask about my mom. It was a gift from God to have met Lucy and call her my friend for the short time we had. She and I sat together and we talked about our families while listening to my daughter, Beth, sing How Great thou Art. What a true angel Lucy was in my life and the life of my family.
Jack & Heather Colwell
March 13, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Lucy was a neighbor of ours in Westville and will be greatly missed. This week, with the passing of Lucy and neighbor Carl Carman, our little community has suffered two great losses.
Jack & Heather Colwell & Family
Kathleen Dunn
March 11, 2009
A Message to Lucy in Heaven:
You will ever be with us in our hearts.
You are our Angel in Heaven just as you were here on earth. You were our second Mother and Grandmother. We will always cherish your kindness, guidance, companionship and love. Until we meet again, dearest Lucy, keep us in your heart as well.
Blessings,
Kathleen, Ginny, Lizzy and Tim
Miranda Jicha
March 10, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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Irene Chase
March 9, 2009
Lucy has always bee our friend. I have been keeping in touch with Lucy since moving to Pittsburgh. I have the wall hanger that she gave me several years ago on my wall. She always had time to ask about my Grandson Ryan who she always called her boy. Lucy knew me as Moe not Irene. She sure loved to go to the lawn sales with me. I just talked to her on her birthday and she wanted to go home and see her quilts. I know she is now looking down on us and thinking about her next quilt to be done. She will alway be in my heart.
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