Josie Beatrice Franklin

Josie Franklin, age 92, of Seymour, passed away October 24, 2007. She was born on October 19, 1915, and was the oldest living member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Fred Franklin, parents Bill and Cordie Helton, three brothers, three sisters, grandson, Gene Houser, and son-in-law, Lee Estes, special friend, Roxie Liebowitz. Survivors: Daughters: Opal Woods, Georgia Estes, and Charlotte Stricklin Sisters and brothers-in-law: Ruth and Clyde Loposser, Ruby and Mayford Johnson Brothers and sisters-in-law: Otha and Reba Helton, John and Mary Helton, Bruce and Ollie May Helton Grandchildren: Dianne and Billy Whaley, Judy and Joey Wallace, Sam Woods, Barbara Davis and Lee Estes Jr. of North Carolina Great-grandchildren: Kim Johnson and husband Casey, Kelly Burkhart and husband Brent, Christopher Garza, Johnathan Thiret Step great-grandchildren: Rachel, Kaitlyn, and Shane Davis, Emily Wallace Great great-grandchildren: Marcus Whaley, Baylee Burkhart, Coby Johnson Several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other extended family members Graveside service and interment 11 AM Saturday in Highland South Memorial Park with Clyde Loposser officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, Tennessee, 37865, (856)577-2807 (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)