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Feb
18
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Silent Run Missionary Baptist Church
600 Silent Run Church Road, Nebo, KY 42441
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Sue Franklin Obituary
She was born on September 26, 1939, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Thelma Heart Maddox and Gordon Maddox. She retired from the Kentucky State Highway Department. She enjoyed woodworking, knitting, crocheting, and quilting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Sue attended Silent Run Missionary Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Franklin; son, Ricky Dale Franklin; sisters, Barbara Neighbors and Joan Adamson; niece, Sherry Ann Adamson; and her nephew, Danny Ray Adamson.
Her survivors include her daughters, Debra Summers of Dawson Springs, KY, and Ruth (Thomas) Keaveney of Mokena, IL; sons, Gordon (Cynthia) Franklin of Fargo, ND, and Jessie (Jessica) Franklin of Frankfort, IL; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Silent Run Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Nebo, KY with Bro. Jim Lantrip officiating. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com
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Upcoming Events
Feb
18
Service
1:00 p.m.
Silent Run Missionary Baptist Church
600 Silent Run Church Road, Nebo, KY 42441
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Harris Funeral Home, Inc.Only 11 hours left for delivery to next service.