Patricia Ellen Franklin

Patricia Ellen Humphries Franklin – age 79 of Cleveland, TN passed in peace surrounded by family on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She left a lasting legacy and will be deeply missed and cherished always. Pat was born August 14, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia. She was a follower of Jesus Christ and was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. Pat was preceded in death by parents, Ross and Lenora Humphries.

Pat was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She and her husband, Larry, were deeply devoted to each other and spent a lifetime by each other’s side. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. Pat especially loved her role as Grammy and Great Grammy. She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. Pat was especially fond of her dog, Teddy, beach trips, and chocolate.

She was a faithful wife of 61 years to Larry; a loving mother to son Darryl (Robin) Franklin of Summerville, SC; son Scott (Jeanne) Franklin of Cleveland, TN; an adoring grandmother to her four grandchildren, Nicole (Ryan) Campbell of Summerville, SC, Becca (Dawjr) Wood of Summerville, SC, Katie (Wes) Anderson of Cleveland, TN, Bradley (Kenzie) Franklin of Cleveland, TN; a delighted great grandmother to six great grandchildren, Emma Wood, Aubrey Wood, Gaines Campbell, Frederick Wood, Kesid Wood, and Kai Campbell; a big sister to her only brother, Ross Lee Humphries; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.

Please join us for a celebration of her life on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 4:00 PM at North Cleveland Baptist Church, 2815 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adoration Home Health and Hospice of Cleveland at 2765 Executive Park Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37312.