Rose Ellen Franklin

Private Graveside services for Mrs. Rose Ellen Jones Franklin will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Restland Memorial Gardens, Pollock, with Reverend Anthony Mangun officiating, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville.

Rose, 89, was raised in Trout, Louisiana. She was the only girl and the middle child, a role she filled with grit, determination, and a spark of spitfire that stayed with her throughout her life. Though small in stature, she was mighty in force.

At just sixteen years old, Rose married Richard, beginning a partnership rooted in commitment and love. Together, they built a beautiful life together centered on faith and family.

Rose devoted her life to caring for and serving others. During her career, she worked in education as a special needs teacher's aide, diligently with heart and patience. She carried that same dedication into her faith, remaining deeply loyal to her church family through service. For years, she faithfully taught Sunday school, cooked for hundreds of ministers, and served in many other capacities at The Pentecostals of Alexandria.

Her hospitality was an extension of her faith, and many were nourished not only by her meals, but by her kindness and generosity. Her home was often referred to as a "revolving door" because she had company in and out on a daily basis.

Rose treasured her mall walks and coffee gatherings with friends, and she had a special talent for ceramics, creating pieces that will be cherished for years to come.

Selfless to the core, Rose loved with her whole heart, always placing the needs of others before her own. Family was her greatest joy, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she affectionately called her "grands and greats." They were her pride, her joy, and the light of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, Richard Franklin; her parents, Albert and Ethel Jones; and her brother, R.B. Jones.

Those left behind to miss her are her twin sons, Ronald Franklin and Donald Franklin; her son, Glen Franklin; one brother, Paul Jones; grands, Chad Franklin (Kelly), Clint Franklin, Ryan Franklin (Angie), Kevin Franklin, and Avery Thiels (Tommy); greats, Kloe Wright (Chris), Cooper Franklin, Haleigh Franklin, Caleb Franklin, Olivia Franklin, Neil Franklin, Janie Franklin, Anna Franklin, and Taylon Thiels; and one great-great grandchild, Caspen Wright.

Rose's faith, strength, and fiery spirit leaves a lasting imprint on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by the family she helped build, along with her many nieces, nephews, and friends she served so faithfully. The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are: Taylon Thiels, Neil Franklin, Cooper Franklin, Clint Franklin, Todd Durham, and Brent Croom. Honorary pallbearers will be Kim Owens and Tommy Thiels.

Friends may post online messages of condolences for the Franklin family by visiting www.rushfh.com