Donna Franklin Obituary
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She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Tim Franklin; her children, April Ford and David Franklin; her son-in-law, Justin Ford; and her grandchildren, Aiden Ford, Caroline Ford, and Heloysa Ford, who brought her endless joy. She is also survived by her brother, Joey Clark.
Donna recently retired from the Etowah County Board of Education, where she faithfully served as a bookkeeper and made many cherished friendships. She was also a longtime member of Hokes Bluff First Baptist Church, where she found community, comfort, and strength in her faith.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the MICU staff at Gadsden Regional for the compassionate care and support they provided.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 30th, from 1:00–3:00 PM, with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM, all at Hokes Bluff First Baptist Church.
Her memory will forever be treasured by those who loved her.
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