Darlene Franklin, age 55, of Killen, formerly of Waynesville, NC, died on Saturday March 27, 2010 at Helen Keller Hospital in Tuscumbia, AL.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday March 31, 2010 at 2 pm in the chapel of Elkins East Chapel in Center Star. Ashley Pettus will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday March 30, 2010 from 6 pm until 9 pm at the funeral home.
Mrs. Franklin is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Leroy Inman. She loved taxidermy, stained glass, carving eggs, and anything to do with crafts. Mrs. Franklin also loved her animals and her farm. She was known as "Mam" by all her grandchildren.
Mrs. Franklin is survived by her husband, Danny Franklin of Killen; her daughter, Faith Inman Woods and husband Brian of Canton, NC; her son, Daniel Todd Franklin and wife Wendy of Killen; her mother, Elmina Coward Inman of Killen; her sister, Dianne Messer of Waynesville, NC; her brothers, Ronnie Inman and Billy Messer, both of Waynesville, NC; her grandchildren, Jessica Franklin, Bronson Rose, Chayton Rose, Gracelynn Woods , Jonathan Woods, and was looking forward to one grandchild on the way.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Killen / Center Star Ambulance Service.
You are invited to sign the online register at www.elkinsfh.com.