Willie Franklin

On Thursday August 4th, 2011, Willie Franklin departed this life. She was 89 years old. Willie Juanita (Norton) Franklin was born in Tupelo, Oklahoma June 30, 1922 to Richard Durain Norton and Mary Emma (Woodruff) Norton. She was the youngest of seven children. Willie graduated from Cox City High School. She was a starter on the basketball team. She taught Sunday School to young adults. and teens in the Pikes Peak Community. Willie was courted by Leonard Nathan Franklin for two years. They were married on August 2, 1940 in Pikes Peak Community where they made their first home. They had two children, Leonard Junior Franklin and Leta Kay (Franklin) Adkisson. Willie, Leonard, and children traveled around the country working pipeline for (Ac Price) for fifteen years. During that time they bought a farm south of Lindsay and continued to pipe line. When they returned home, Willie attended cosmetology school and obtained her beautician?s license. She owned and operated the Willie's House of Glamour for twenty-five years. Willie retired and continued to operate a small shop from her home. She owned and operated rental properties. Willie was very active in Home Demonstration Club. She enjoyed many activities such as sewing, gardening, and traveling. Willie was able to travel to many exotic locations with Home Demonstration Club. When Willie and Leonard retired, they made many trips to Branson, Missouri, where they owned property. Willie enjoyed the many shows in Branson. Willie loved her family. She had a hand in raising each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Willie enjoyed spending time with them. It didn't matter what they were doing, she was always right there to help. Willie bragged on each and every one of them to anyone who would listen. Down through the years, the family would tease Willie because she could work circles around all of us. She was a very strong lady, managing rental properties and raising a beautiful garden. It didn't matter what kind of dead plant you took her, she could revive it. Even after she had her stroke, Willie continued to talk about working in the dirt. Willie?s garden will be magnificent in heaven. Willie is survived by one son, Leonard Junior Franklin and wife Kathrin of Edmond, Oklahoma, her daughter, Leta Kay (Franklin) Adkisson and husband Leon of Lindsay, Oklahoma, five grandchildren; Jeff Franklin and wife Lisa of Midland, Texas, Kim Mashburn and husband Jeff of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Lynette Ramming and husband Coy of Lindsay, Oklahoma, Lanita "Mickie" Yandell of Lindsay, Oklahoma and Lane Adkisson and wife Charlene of Tuttle, Oklahoma, and one sister-in-law, Doy Franklin of Lindsay, Oklahoma. Grandma Franklin also leaves behind her beloved great-grandchildren; Kyndl Ramming of Norman, OK, Jakob Ramming and wife Kelly of Lindsay, Logan Adkisson and Tristen Adkisson of Tuttle, OK, Kayla Yandell-Henry and husband Jay of Lindsay, OK, Kyler Yandell of Lindsay, OK, Austin Mashburn, Kathrin Mashburn and Ashley Mashburn of Oklahoma City, OK, Grant Franklin and Ellee Franklin of Midland, TX, Karson Yandell, Koda Yandell and Kolton Yandell of Lindsay, and Cameron King, Millie King, Micah King and Bailey Fisher of Tuttle, OK, and her great-great-grandchildren, Joslyn and Jaxson Henry of Lindsay, Oklahoma. Preceding Willie in death were her husband Leonard Franklin, her parents, Richard and Mary Norton, two sisters, Dovie Norton and Dora Parker and four brothers; Earl Norton, Lonnie Norton, Boyd Norton and Virgil Norton. Funeral services for Mrs. Franklin are set for ten o?clock a.m. on Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at Erin Springs Baptist Church, South of Lindsay on State Highway 76, with Pastor Jeff Franklin officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of B.G. Boydston Funeral Home of Lindsay, Oklahoma. Condolences may be made

Willie Franklin

June 30, 1922 - August 4, 2011

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