Rita Franklin Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita Franklin (Davy, West Virginia), born in Welch, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 67, on May 12, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita Franklin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luther Chaffins and Ruby Marie Green Chaffins; her siblings, David Chaffins and Faye Kelly; and her nephew Keith Chaffins.
She is survived by: her husband Russell Franklin of Davy, WV; her daughters, Angie Gillespie (Doug) of Welch, WV and Jeannie Frasher (Jeffrey); her grandchildren, Derek Gillespie (Kierston), Kaitlyn Clemins (Tyler), Emily Frasher, Matthew Frasher and Madison Frasher; her great grandchild Sophia Gillespie; her siblings, John Chaffins of Gilbert, WV, Brady Chaffins (Carol) of Marytown, WV, Fred Chaffins (Judy) of Marytown, WV, Darrell Chaffins (Joyce) of Pipestem, WV and Brenda Harrison (Jim) of Marytown, WV; and her close friend Kristen Roberts. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
