Merle G. Franklin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle G. Franklin (Dallas, North Carolina), who passed away on May 23, 2019, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle G. Franklin to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lottie I. Holdsclaw (Brown) and Navy C. Holdsclaw; her husband Frederick Gaines Franklin; and her children, Mary Frances Pinckard and Tony Curtis Franklin.

She is survived by: her son Robbie Franklin (William S. Palmer); her son-in-law Lee Pinckard; her grandson Tony Franklin Jr. (Meridith); and her great grandchildren, Alex, Charles Beaver and Mitch Pinckard. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Merle's name to the Live Embers at Dallas Baptist Church, 402 W. Trade Street, Dallas NC 28034.