Joy A. Franklin Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 26, 2025, at the age of 78, Joy A. Franklin of Chelsea, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ed Tomseth and Unavee Tomseth; her stepfather Frank Emig; her children, Mary Rebecca, Ashley Unavee and Anthony Jared; and her grandsons, Jared and Jacob.
She is survived by: her husband Thomas G. Franklin; her children, Peter, John, Amy (Michael Landando), Sarah (Douglas Poley), Joseph and Patrick; her grandchildren, Jaclynn Franklin, Paygh Franklin, Jennelle Franklin, Molly Franklin-Ramirez, Austin Poley and Logann Poley; and her great grandchildren, Micheal Franklin and Damon Franklin-Ramirez. She is also survived by her family, friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, February 2nd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, February 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A vigil service was held on Sunday, February 2nd 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home (901 N Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, February 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (14200 E Old US Hwy 12, Chelsea, MI 48118).
Memorial contributions can be made to Faith in Action, Feed the Hungry- a St. Mary outreach, and the Saint Louis Center.
