Wilma L. Franklin's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2023 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Wilma L. Franklin

November 17, 1930 - February 21, 2023 (92 years old)

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Wilma L. Franklin's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2023 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes

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Wilma L. Franklin

November 17, 1930 - February 21, 2023 (92 years old)

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Wilma L. Franklin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 21, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Wilma L. Franklin of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Wilma L. Franklin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Claud Forrest Malcom and Alta Lee Wilson Malcom; her husband Frank Franklin; her children, Sammie Thompson and William Randall Freeman (Robert Biffle) of Houston; and her siblings, James F. Malcom (Lorena), Paul W Malcom (Lillian), Florence Laverne, Doyle F. Malcom (Corine), Bertha Whitworth, Charles Tillman and Claudean Sealy (Garland).

She is survived by: her children, Flora Naff (Glen) of Crossett, Maurie Maestas (Mike) of Hot Springs, Chastity Neal (Nikki) of Arkadelphia, Constance (Connie) and Stone (Shea) of Arkadelphia. She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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Feb 23

Visitation

Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home
517 Clay St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

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Feb 24

Funeral service

Faith Missionary Baptist Church
2322 Walnut St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

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