P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Matilda Franklin
February 8, 1919 - May 8, 2011

Matilda Franklin

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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.

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Visitation
Friday, May 13, 2011
from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Gathering of Friends & Family
Saturday, May 14, 2011
at 1:00 PM
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Interment
Longview Cemetery
Dyson Landing Rd.
Wilmar, AR  71675
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Condolences(20)

  1. Molly Thompson
    Rest In Love Grandma I will miss you very much you were the best granny anyone could have an i love you
  2. BILL & JANETTE FEESER
    thinking of you with prayers..
  3. Irma Jean Robinson
    Your Quincy, Florida family pray words of comfort, peace, and love for you'll.
  4. Irma Jean Robinson
    Your Quincy, Florida family pray words of comfort, peace, and love for you'll.
  5. trilisa marshall
    so sorry for your lost the family have my blessing and my prayers.
  6. Callen Franklin Harden
    Aunt Matilda will truly be missed. She was like a second mother to me and my siblings. The Lord has blessed her to live to be 92 years young. May God continue to give our family strength and comfort during this sorrowful time. Much Love and Blessings to the family. From: Callen Franklin Harden and Family.
  7. Toni Renea Miller
    Jesus said, "I leave you peace; my peace
    I give you. I do not give it to you as the
    world does. So don't let your hearts be troubled or afraid ,"
  8. toni renea miller
    I LOVE YOU AUNT MATILDA!!
  9. Sidney Carthon
    To the family, you are in my prayers in this time of sorrow. Matilda was such a sweet person. I have many childhood memories of her, she was like a grandmother. I can remember when I went off to college she would make teacakes for me when I came to visit. She will truly be missed by all who had the opportunity to know her.
  10. Brenda Edington
    My Prayers are with you and may God keep you wrapped in his arms through your time of need. God is our strength and we can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
  11. Lecinda Miller
    Heaven just welcomed a new angel. We will deeply miss Aunt Tilda very,very much. I had a chance to see her this past 11/10 at the nursing home. She looked so good. I am so glad that I got nice pic of her.
  12. Tamara Burks
    In the journey of life some people leave footprints on our hearts. Matilda Franklin was certainly one of those people. Tommie and Family, may you find peace, joy and comfort during these difficult times by cherishing her lovely memories. With heartfelt condolences!
  13. Kimberly Morris
    Franklin Family,
    Words fall short of expressing my sorrow., but I will leave you with the following thought....
    The greatest compliment to someone who has passed, is to live your life and keep their memory alive.

    With Deepest Symapthy,

  14. Rev. M.D. and Mrs. Marilyn Matthews Ridgell
    Monell, Molly Ann, Tommie Mae - Thinking of you all at this time. Our prayers go with you.

    M. D. and Marilyn Ridgell
  15. Inez Spencer
    May God Bless you and your family.
  16. Elaine Connard
    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
  17. pam hoskins
    dear family
    she was a very sweet person I usually called her grandma you are in my prayers
  18. Kay McClain Worbington
    I'm sorry for the loss of Mrs. Matilda. I remember "Tildie" from the time I was a child. She was a very close friend of the McClain families. She was a great person. May her family find comfort in knowing she is in the presence of our Lord.
  19. Glenda Andrews & Jill Bodiford
    Molly, I am sorry to know that your Mother has left us but so happy because we KNOW where she is rejoicing this morning. Matilda (and you too) was such a wonderful friend to our Mother and I am positive that they have been having quite a reunion since her arrival. I know that God has his loving arms around you all and also around all those little children whom she loved so much. Our love to you all.
    Glenda and Jill
  20. Janet McKiever
    Don and family, I am so sorry to read of your Mother's death.
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