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Greenfield, MA - JoAnn Franklin, 90, died Friday 11/21/25 at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Lee, MA on October 23, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Frances (Fontaine) Ingram.
JoAnn graduated from Greenfield High School, class of 1953, and was a library assistant at the Greenfield Community College for many years until her retirement. She was active in community theatre groups in Greenfield, and Edmonds, WA where she lived for many years.
Among her survivors, JoAnn leaves her beloved husband James Franklin; two sons, Douglas Williams of Colrain and Michael Williams of Portland, OR; four grandchildren, Cara, Kayleigh, Kelsey and Nickolas; and a brother, Robert Ingram of Clinton, CT.
JoAnn was predeceased by her first husband, Dana L. Williams who died in 1983.
Funeral services and burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.
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