Wanda Elaine Franklin
August 14, 1932 ~ October 6, 2016
Wanda Elaine Franklin passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Cartmell Home for the Aged in Palestine. She was 84. Mrs. Franklin was born August 14, 1932 in Slocum, Texas to Otto Beauchamp and Hilda Hodges Beauchamp. Mrs. Franklin loved the Lord above all else and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, United Daughters of the Confederacy, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the Sunshine Guild of Palestine Regional Medical Center. She was deeply loved by her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Mrs. Franklin was preceded in death by her mother and father, Otto and Hilda Beauchamp; her husband, William Coleman Franklin, and her sister Evaun Keel. She is survived by one daughter; Judy Franklin of New Mexico, two sons; Terry Franklin and wife Nancy of Palestine, and David Franklin and wife Sheri of Slocum; brother, Odell Beauchamp of Whitewright, Texas; six grandchildren: Jennifer Kennedy, James Franklin, Nathan Franklin, Robert Courville, Deborah Flanagan, and Diana Franklin, and eleven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Wayne Franklin, Truman Starr, Louis Johnson, Jonathan Phillips, Robert Kennedy and David Flanagan. Mrs. Franklin's funeral service will be Monday, October 10, 2016 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel at 10:00 am with Bro. Mike Parker and Bro. Dennis Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Guiceland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm at Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Hwy 19, in Palestine. To view online, leave condolences, or sign the guest book, go to www.rhonefuneralhome.com
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I used MS. Franklin so many times to sub at our district, very dependable. She was a treasure…..
Love and prayers to all.
Praying for your sweet family. May God Bless each of you.
She was an incredible lady with a very loving heart. She will be greatly missed.
She was an incredible lady and will be dearly missed.
A TRADITION AND SPLENDOR was sent on October 7, 2016
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Franklin Family
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An INDOOR GARDEN BASKET was ordered on October 7, 2016
Elaine was a very sweet lady. She will be missed. Praying for the family.
I met this sweet lady through the Sunshine Guild at Palestine Regional and she was delightful! She volunteered in the ER department sharing encouraging words to the patients and/or ensuring their needs were met (extra blankets, a drink of water, etc.) Wanda had a servant’s heart and she will be greatly missed! Love and prayers to her family.
Thanks Gayle. She loved teaching.
Thanks Dan and Lee.
im so very sorry about your grandma nathan and praying for your family to get through this difficult time she is in a better place now and watching over you now.she was a really sweet and loving person.if you need anything please let me know.your friend vicki
David so very sorry about Elaine, she was always the same every time I saw her. You will miss her so much but she is in a place much better than we can only imagine. Love you and God bless
David so very sorry about Elaine, she was always the same every time I saw her. You will miss her so much but she is in a place much better than we can only imagine. Love you and God bless
David so very sorry about Elaine, she was always the same every time I saw her. You will miss her so much but she is in a place much better than we can only imagine. Love you and God bless
Praying for the family of Elaine. God bless and confort you in this time of sadness. We know we will see her again one day.
Elaine’s sweet smile and spirit remain with us. Her eyes would light up as we shared good memories of yesteryear. My thoughts and prayers are with all you dear family, for God’s Comfort and Peace. +
A wonderful lady that will be greatly missed. Lifting your family to our Lord for peace and comfort.