Essie Marie Franklin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 11, 2023, at the age of 80, Essie Marie Franklin (Redford, Michigan), born in Memphis, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Essie Marie Franklin to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Jones and Mosella Williams; her husband Everett Allen Franklin Sr.; her son Antoine Franklin Kesha Franklin; and her brothers-in-law, Ronald Franklin (Doyleen) and Gerard Franklin.

She is survived by: her sister Kathryn Williams; her children, Tanya Costa (Mario), Everett Franklin Jr. (Beverly Felton), Keith Franklin (Rhonda) and Julie Sosa; her grandchildren, Eric Franklin, Anthony Franklin, Rashard Franklin, Ebony Lynn Mullen, Keith Franklin Jr., Kyle Franklin, Tatiana Tolbert Franklin, Zakiya Pauling, Tijule Sosa-Drake, Marquise Walker and Dustin Costa (Amanda); her great grandchild Amaya Rose Tolbert; her nieces and nephews, Traci Williams, Tyrone Williams, Talonda Williams-Lane (Derrick), Trevor Williams (Donzaleigh), Mya Lane and Maria Lane; and her siblings-in-law, Judith Crite (James) and Cedric Franklin (Gail).