Ruth Owen Franklin Lee Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Owen Franklin Lee (Huntsville, Alabama), born in Gallatin, Tennessee, who passed away on April 9, 2020 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Owen Franklin Lee to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Draper Franklin Jr.; her former husband Lewis Brooks Lee; and her sister Mary Anne Bell. She is survived by: her brother Richard; her children, Bobby Franklin (Patty), Carter Franklin (Lyn) and Calvert Garstin (Keith); her stepchildren, Riley, Spence and Brook; her grandchildren, Ryan, Owen, Helen, Sam, Robert and Clay; and her great grandchildren, Carson and Addie.

In lieu of flowers, Ruth would have loved for you to donate to the Huntsville Botanical Gardens which she so treasured.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Laughlin Service - Huntsville

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April 12, 2020

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“Knew ruthie from gallatin high school days. Attended some nice parties at her house. She was a true southern lady and a delight to be around-such an infectious smile”

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