Beverly Lucille Franklin

Beverly Lucille Franklin, 75, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the home of her daughter.

Born September 21, 1947, in Kentucky, she was the daughter of Robert and Erma (Nasby) Franklin.

Beverly was a graduate of Columbus High School and worked for RCA, later known as Thompson Consumer Electronic. She was a member of the Greenwood Baptist Church in Greenwood, Kentucky. Beverly enjoyed arts and crafts, woodworking, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, listening to Bluegrass music, and trying to play stringed instruments. She loved to sing, tell people about Jesus Christ, and make people feel important.

She is survived by her son, Jericho Blanton of Burnside, Kentucky; daughter, RaiShell (Rob) Barkes of North Vernon; brother, Mark L. (Sue) Franklin of Columbus; sister, Rana Franklin of North Vernon; grandchildren, Jessie Burton of North Vernon and Chrishonna Barkes of Letts; and great-grandchildren, Ashlynne Russell, Bristol Yates, Colsyn Russell, Hunter Pearl, Jasyn Burton, Masyn Burton, Luka Jones, Ezra Jones, and Athynah Jones.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of life for Beverly will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Vernon Presbyterian Church in Vernon. A burial will take place at a later date in New Zion Cemetery in Columbus. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home

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