Reva Helms Franklin Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Reva Helms Franklin in Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Reva Helms Franklin to pay them a last tribute.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Reva leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Reva may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Johnson Helms and Bertha Mae "Peggy" Goode; and her brothers, Bobby Ray Helms and Harold Wayne Helms. She is survived by: her stepfather James Edgar Goode; her husband James Elmer Franklin of Figsboro; and her children, Cathy F. Fulcher (Grady) of Figsboro and Duane A. Franklin (Samantha) of Martinsville. She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Collinsville Covenant Brethren Church, 553 W John Redd Blvd. Collinsville, VA, 24078, in Reva's honor.
