BORN

1945

DIED

2017

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Lockie Franklin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2017.

VANCE- Lockie Mae Franklin, age 72, of Vance, died June 15, 2017, at home. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017, at Heritage Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Henry Joiner officiating. Burial will follow in Vance Cemetery with Heritage Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be Sunday, June 18, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys D. Weaver Wright; father, Tommy Clayton Wright; husband, James E. Franklin; and five siblings.Survivors include her daughter, Tina Rowe (Ronnie); sons, Randy (Sherry), Mike (Brenda) and Tim (Shawnee); sister, Penny Betts; grandchildren, Leslie Breske, Lauren Creamer, RaeShell Forsythe, Lindsey Ashley, Kristin Franklin, Emily Grelle, Matthew Franklin, Dillon Franklin, Cayson Franklin, and Saige Franklin; and 13 great-grandchildren. Lockie was a wonderful mother and maw maw. She loved life but most of all she was a Christian. She will always be greatly missed and loved dearly.Pallbearers will be Matthew Franklin, Dillon Franklin, Daniel Forsythe, Cade Ashley, Joel Bracknell and Jared Neal.Honorary pallbearers are Focus Group (Spice of Life), Vance Library and Wallace Chapel Church.

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June 19, 2017

Shar

Heaven's gate opened and another Angel walked in. Tim and Brenda... know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 19, 2017

Laura Price

I'm so so sorry for your loss. I know losing your parents is one of the hardest challenges in life. I hope you find piece in knowing she was a great woman mother and friend! Prayers for the whole family

June 18, 2017

Paul Smith

Tim, I'm so sorry. I remember your mom as so sweet. I'll miss her. God bless you friend.

June 17, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

June 17, 2017

Jen

I am extending my condolences to the family of Lockie Franklin. May the entire family find peace in knowing that God cares for you and your family and will help you during these difficult times. 1Peter 5:6,7

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