Kathy Franklin Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Kathy Franklin of Atkins, Arkansas. Kathy, born on February 14, 1960, passed away on July 3, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Inez Henson-Leapheart; her grandparents, Alfred, Ida Henson, Eddie and Tobitha Leapheart; her siblings, Charles Leapheart, Patricia Canady, Mae Ester and Louis Leapheart; her son Matthew Franklin; and her niece Beverly Betts-Matthews.
She is survived by: her husband Michael Franklin Sr.; her children, LaTonya Davis (Alex) of Plummerville, Michelle Franklin of Blackwell, Mandy Nelson (Roderick) of Conway and Michael Franklin Jr. of Russellville; her grandchildren, Zianna Criswell, Alexandria Davis, Jadence Criswell, Isaiah Nelson, Kashtan, Kason, Karson, Karter Franklin, Mia, Mason and Michael Franklin III; her great grandchild Sy'Aire Griffin; her aunts, Ivo Foster of Kansas City, Mary Henson of Las Vegas, NV and Catherine Leapheart of Detroit, MI; and her sisters, Carolyn Betts of Chicago, Sarah Kemp of Morrilton, Martha Dillard of Springdale and Linda Leapheart of Fort Worth, TX. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
