Matilda Franklin
February 8, 1919 - May 8, 2011

Matilda Miller Franklin 92, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, May 8 at The Woods Rehab and Nursing Facility in Monticello. She was born on February 8, 1919 in Longview, AR to the late Louise and Mollie Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, McKinley Franklin and twenty-one siblings.

Matilda was a caregiver throughout the community of Longview for many years. She was a devoted member of Mt. Peleum AME Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

She leaves to cherish her memories; one daughter; Matilda Jordan of Monticello, AR; three sons, John William Franklin, Donald Franklin and Rev. Daniel (Helen) Franklin all of Longview, AR. She also leaves twenty grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

Obituary Provided By:
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
www.stephensondearman.com