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Christa Franklin Obituary
Mrs. Franklin was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove and she was known for her remarkable work as a diamondologist. Her memberships and former memberships included Order of the Eastern Star, Damascus Court No. 27 Deputies of the Oasis A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Shriners, Professional Men's Club Lady Auxiliary and she was a Kentucky Colonel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Franklin; a son, Van Eric Franklin; two sisters, Erna Frankfurt and Anna Trumper; and a brother, Franz Rubik.
Mrs. Franklin is survived by two stepchildren, David Robb (Carol) and Sheila Franklin; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
The funeral for Mrs. Franklin is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, in the chapel of Chism Family Funeral Home in Vine Grove. Burial follows in North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff.
Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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