Olene Ogburn Franks Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Olene Ogburn Franks (Raleigh, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Olene Ogburn left this world on October 15, 2024 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Olene Ogburn Franks to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Olene Ogburn is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Olene Ogburn's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Irving Rowland and Thelma Rowland. She is survived by: her husband Caspian Sea Franks; her daughter Mona Knight; her son-in-law Jim Knight of Wake Forest, NC; her grandchildren, Erin Lavin (Matt Lavin) and Jimmy Knight (Rachel Knight); and her great grandchildren, Charlotte Lavin, Chloe Knight and Lily Knight. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews.
Donations can be made to Samaritan's Purse (PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607), Tri -Area Ministry Food Pantry (149 E. Holding Ave. Wake Forest, NC 27587), or St. Jude Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105).
