Mother Patsy Ann Franklin

Mother Patsy Ann Franklin

A TIME TO BE BORN

Patsy was born October 16, 1950, to the late Medrow Smith, Sr., and Mattie Lue Howard in Pickens, Mississippi. Patsy was later born again as a Christian where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and later served as Head Mother at Unity Temple International Fellowship, Williston, Florida.

EDUCATION

She graduated from Lexington Attendance Center, Class of 68. She later continued her education at Jackson State University.

ENJOYED LIFE IN

Patsy really enjoyed spending time with her family (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and those adopted grands). It pleased her so much to prepare presents for her grands during special occasions. Patsy also loved her Pastor and church family at Unity Temple. Patsy enjoyed serving as an usher on the usher board and as a Church Mother at Unity Temple. Patsy also enjoyed giving out clothing and food to families in need. She served faithfully with Joseph’s Pantry, organized our clothing closet, and manned the toy drives during ALL give aways (Unity in The Community, Christmas Giveaways, and others sponsored by Unity Temple International Fellowship). Patsy enjoyed supporting her pastor during outside engagements, she would travel to support him. Her favorite song “Lord Thank You Sir” by Rev. Willie Morganfield.

DEPORTED LIFE IN

Patsy departed this life on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Haven Hospice of Gainesville, Florida. Patsy was preceded in death by her loving parents Madrow Smith, Sr., and Mattie Lou Howard, her loving daughter Shawanda Denise Battles (Paul) and husband Jimmy Franklin, Sr.; one brother Prince Earl Smith and one Sister Linda Faye Williams.

A TIME TO BE REMEMBERED

Patsy is survived by her sons, Jimmy Franklin, Jr. and Terrance Franklin both of California; A Devoted Son-in-Law Paul A. Battles, Five Devoted Grand Children: Arieol Williams (Brian), Paul Battles, Jr. (Na’Triel), Angel Battles, Alicia Franklin, Brenden Franklin; three Great-Grands Ahavah Williams, Nahriel Battles, and Eden Williams; A Loving Brother, Madrow Smith, Jr. (Garcia); a host of adopted grand and great-grandchildren.