Faye Deloris Franklin, born on November 17th, 1947, peacefully departed this earthly life on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at her family home in Lynnville, TN. Faye was the beloved daughter of Roger and Jennie Mae Harwell Franklin and was the third child and second oldest girl of her seven siblings. She attended Bridgeforth School in Pulaski, TN, and graduated from Carver Smith High School in Columbia, TN, in 1966.
Faye was a faithful member of Round Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Lynnville, TN, where she sang in the choir and was known for her kind and quiet spirit. She enjoyed music, singing, and cooking, especially desserts. Faye worked as a family caregiver for over 30 years and also worked at NHC Health Care in the Nutrition Department.
Faye will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and loved ones. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Turner, Jureria Davis, and Stephanie Gentry, and her son, Joe Davis, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Raymond Lewis Franklin and Donnell Franklin, as well as several nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.
The visitation and funeral service will be held at Round Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Lynnville, TN, on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, with the burial to follow in Everbright Cemetery. Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Faye Deloris Franklin.