Carolyn Marie Franklin

1951 - 2017

Carolyn Marie Franklin obituary, 1951-2017, Texarkana, AR

BORN

1951

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

East Funeral Home

602 Olive Street

Texarkana, Texas

Carolyn Franklin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 10, 2017.

Carolyn Franklin, 66, of Texarkana, AR passed away April 8, 2017 in a local hospital. Mrs. Franklin was born February 7, 1951 in Texarkana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lacy; husband, Robert Franklin; son, Kenneth Franklin; and brother, Tommy Lacy.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Ashley Franklin of Texarkana; son, Melvin Parrish; grandchildren, Brittany Franklin, Allison Franklin, Austin Franklin, Preston Franklin and Paityn Franklin all of Texarkana; great grandchild, Kylii Laughlin of Texarkana; and two special nieces; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Grady and Sandra Franklin of Cotton Valley, LA.

Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2017 at East Memorial Chapel - Downtown. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home - Downtown.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the funeral home.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.

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April 16, 2017

Steve Franklin

I thank u mom for all of the special memories u have left me with, such wonderful times growing up with u by my side, I will always love and miss u.

April 11, 2017

Anthony Arnold

My prayers are with you Stephen.

April 11, 2017

Sallie Sistrunk

Will miss you always, Sallie

April 11, 2017

Sallie Sistrunk

Carolyn is one of my favorite cousins. We had lots of good times together growing up. She will be greatly missed!! My prayers to Steven and his family at this most difficult time.

April 10, 2017

vanessa thin

she was a wonferful aunt, she will be deeply missed

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