Betty Franklin
October 07, 2013
- Share:
-
-
-
Service Details
Betty Louise Franklin, 81, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, October 7, 2013.
Betty was a loving and devoted wife and homemaker, married to John Franklin, Sr., celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary September 13, 2013. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Betty cherished family times, loved to shop, and enjoyed reading a good book.
Betty was a caring mother of four children: John Franklin, Jr. (Nancy), of Summerville, SC, Norma Gillum (Terry), Jack Franklin (Joyce), and Pam Brown, all of Des Moines. She leaves behind eleven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Leona and Clarence Bennett, three brothers, and two sisters.
She was blessed to have the wonderful care of her daughters, Pam Brown and Norma Gillum, granddaughter, Carrie Holloway, and UnityPoint Hospice.
A graveside service at Elm Grove Cemetery in Des Moines will be held at 2:00 pm, on Thursday, October 10.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carrie Franklin Holloway (Granddaughter)
11/09/2013
Grandma,
Im very glad I was able to be there by your side. Im sorry I had to go back home but every thing happenes for a reason. You are so very strong, even up to the end. you are in a better place and I will see you again when its my time to go! I love you so very much Grandma and I miss our Sunday talks.. Miss you bunches Grandma..
Kasey Franklin Riley(Granddaughter)
10/14/2013
Grandma,
You are the strongest women that I've ever had the privilege of knowing! There are no words that will ever describe how much I love you an am going to miss you! I am so sorry that my health issues got in the way of me coming to Iowa, but please know that I wanted to be by your side along with Aunt Pam, Aunt Norma, an Carrie!!! I Love You So much!
Heather Brown
10/12/2013
Grandma,
I love u very much and will miss u ALWAYS...... you will never be forgotten and will always be in our thoughts and prayers.. You r in a better place and will see u again at the Eastern gates. love ur granddaughter.
daughter
10/13/2013
My beautiful mother my heart is broken without you. I love you with all my heart and it will mend the day we see each other again
Machel Price
10/10/2013
In loving memory of my beautiful Great Aunt Betty . . . lovely lady, lovely spirit, loving Wife, Mother, Grand-Mother, Aunt & friend.
She closed her eyes here on Earth only to open them at our Master's out-stretched hand. We will see her again soon in His presence.
My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to my Uncle John & the family.
May God's love sustain you all.
Barbara Schiefen
10/10/2013
John,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers
Debbie Brouwer
10/09/2013
Dear John, John Jr., Norma, Jack & Pam :
Sorry for your loss. Betty will be truly missed.
Love, Debbie
Carol Karnowski
10/09/2013
Dear John, John jr., Norma, Jack & Pam:
Sorry for your loss. What a nice picture of Betty. That's how I remember her--with a big smile whenever I saw her. I hope all of your happy memories of her will help you get through this sad time.
Sincerely with love,
Carol Maxwell-Karnowski