Nell Dilling Franklin
1927 - 2013
Nell Dilling Franklin
1927 - 2013
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BORN
1927
DIED
2013
Nell Franklin Obituary
She was born Dec. 6, 1927, in Gaston County to the late Marvin and Edna Gibson Dilling.
Nell is survived by five nieces and nephews, Ellen Singleton, Kathy Bullock, Terry Dilling, Bruce and Dan Wise; several great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Billy A. Dilling and Betty Dilling Wise.
The family will have a private service.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Online condolences may be made at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia is serving the Franklin family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Joe Hester
January 23, 2013
Growing up, I always looked forward to going to Aunt Nell's house. She made me feel so welcome. I remember many fond holidays, there. It saddens me that she has passed. She will be missed.
Melanie Weaver
January 23, 2013
I will miss my sweet Ms. Nell. I called her "my heart" because she stole my heart the first time I met her at Courtland Terrace on my weekly visits with my grandma. Her smile was beautiful and my only regret is that I did not get to know her longer. I love you Ms. Nell.....rest in peace.... And know that you touched my heart!
Evelyn Terry
January 22, 2013
Nell was a dear friend of my late mother, Edna Lewis. As a teenager I looked up to Nell. She was always sophisticated and well-dressed. In her later years I would visit she and Nell Stegall. Nell was so kind and always fun to be around. I will miss her.
C.W. Henson
January 22, 2013
She will always be in my heart, she was such a delight to be around. She and Betty made me learn canasta and bridge because of a void. Always in my heart!
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Nancy Brown
January 22, 2013
Thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce and family. She was a wonderful person.
Eric Kelley
January 21, 2013
Beautiful Aunt Nell was always very kind to me. I used to see her every Christmas before Granddaddy Cecil passed away. I miss those times very much. She also made me hate poodles (laughs) because they would never let me get close to her... even for a quick hug. They loved her too!
Larry Queen
January 21, 2013
Bruce an family . I'm sorry for your loss. I remember her very well and always liked her very much . God bless .
January 21, 2013
On behalf of Nell Stegall - RIP my dear sweet friend. What times we shared and what memories we made. (Note - This is Nell's niece, Wanda Carraway. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We all loved Nell Franklin. I have chosen not to tell Nell Stegall about Nell's passing. With her dementia I don't know if she will understand but I feel in my heart that she knows.)
January 21, 2013
On behalf of Nell Stegall... RIP my dear friend. Oh, what great times we had and the many memories we made. Please know that if I could I would be there and please know that if I could tell you I would say "I Love You my friend" and someday we will be together again and we will remember all the good times we had. (Note: I am Nell Stegall's niece, Wanda Carraway, and I send you my thoughts and prayers. We all loved Nell very much. I have chosen not to tell my Nell due to her dementia I am afraid she will not understand but I know in my heart that she would send her love to you all.
Nancy Burgin
January 21, 2013
Rest in peace, my dear Nell. You, Nell Stegall and I have had some great times over a game of scrabble, a home cooked meal and a shot of scotch. These are times I will never forget. Love to the family, Nancy Burgin, Lake Wylie, SC
January 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is hard to deal with. I will keep you in my prayers. May you draw close to God at this time.
Marjorie Russell Finger
January 21, 2013
Nell Dilling taught me to play the organ at FBC in Lowell. Thank you. You are an angel.
Kathy Dilling Bullock
January 21, 2013
Aunt Nell,
What a Special Treasure you are. We will never forget you and will see you again someday soon.
Stevie Norment
January 21, 2013
Nell, you were such a beautiful person, inside and out.
Joyce
January 21, 2013
r hearts an Prayers are with the family, I am sure she will be missed by all.
January 21, 2013
"Nell"
Bruce
January 21, 2013
I will always love you, Nell. You were a very special person... and a beautiful lady in so many ways....
Ellen
January 20, 2013
I love you and will miss you!!!!
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