Karen Franks Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Karen Franks (Birmingham, Alabama) is shared. Karen, born on November 3, 1946, passed away on August 28, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Franks to pay them a last tribute.
Karen will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Karen by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Karen is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Karen’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jim Davies and Ann Davies McFall. She is survived by: her husband David Franks; her daughter Kellie Stewart (Scott); her grandchildren, Conner of Ann Allen, SJ and Evie Stewart; and her brothers, Jimmy Davies (Xinia) and Jon Davies (Gina). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Briarwood Presbyterian Church in the Worship Center (2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243).
In lieu of flowers, the family recommends memorials be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (https://give.michaeljfox.org).
