Obituary of Gail Franklin

Gail Franklin Gail Franklin, 87, of Avoca, went to be with the Lord at 8:08 A.M. Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born November 20, 1919 in Lawrence County she was the daughter of Elijah Tumey and Ethel (Mitchell). She was a secretary for many years at Needmore School and was a member of the Gulletts Creek Baptist Church. She married Roy Franklin in September 1941 and he preceded her in death in April 1992. Surviving are three sons: Mike Franklin and his wife, Sue of Bloomington, IN; Benny Franklin and his wife, Rita of Springville, IN and Ed Franklin and his wife, Connie of Springville, IN; 6 grandchildren: Karen Jackson, Valerie Imler, Brian and Brad Franklin, Doug Franklin and Jodi Davis; 6 great grandchildren: Luke, Logan & Noah Jackson, Alexis Imler, Nick Franklin & Samantha Franklin; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 5 brothers: Dariel Mitchell, Coval Tumey, Morris Tumey, Willard Tumey, Carroll Tumey and 1 step brother: Vestal Tumey. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 16th from the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with burial following at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Monday, October 15th at Day & Carter Mortuary. View Video Tribute