Marjorie Lunsford Franklin

Marjorie Lunsford Franklin, 98, of Old Richmond Rd, Danville, VA died on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at her residence after being in declining health since February. Mrs. Franklin was born on April 4, 1920 in Ringgold, VA, a daughter of the late John Bernice Lunsford and the late Mary Clements Lunsford. She spent all of her life in the Pittsylvania county area where she worked for Herman’s & Thalhimer’s Department Store in the 1950’s, then went to work for Dan River High School as a Teacher’s Aide, and then went on to work at Dan River Middle School as the cafeteria manager until she finally retired as a homemaker. Mrs. Franklin was a lifelong member of Kentuck Baptist Church where she was very active. She was the Vacation Bible School Director, a Sunday school teacher, a member of the WMUs, Women’s Missionary Union President, YWA Leader and a Training Union teacher. She was also known for her love of cooking, gardening and crocheting. On April 16, 1938, she married the late John Earl Franklin. Survivors include, sons, Jerry Franklin (Mary) of Ringgold, VA and John Franklin (Sue) of St. Helena Island, SC; daughters, Deborah Shannon (Lou) of Henrico, VA and Barbara Evans (Bob) Nokomis, FL; grandchildren, Emily Franklin Ozdowski (Dan), Adam Franklin (Julia) Jonathan Franklin (Sarah), Natalie Shannon Franklin, Nathan Shannon; and six great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by a brother, John Wallace Lunsford; grandson, Winston Shannon; and grandson in law, Daniel Franklin. Funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at Kentuck Baptist Church with the Reverend Allen Mahan officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the church and also at the residence on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Old Richmond Rd, Danville, VA 24540. Due to her love of flowers, remembrances are welcomed or donations can be made to Kentuck Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 1845 Kentuck Church Rd Ringgold VA 24586. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Franklin family

Marjorie Lunsford Franklin

April 4, 1920 - September 19, 2018