Velma Regina Franklin Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Velma Regina Franklin of Marion, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 90, on June 4, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roma Rue Dunbar and Regina Dunbar (Roll); her siblings, William Dunbar, Dorothy Haymaker and Thelma Holloway; and her sons, Mike Whitehead and Jackie Whitehead.
She is survived by: her husband Coy Franklin; her daughter Becky Robertson; her grandchildren, Jason Robertson, Jared Robertson (Heather), Amy Whitehead (Josh Johnson), Daniel Whitehead (Erica) and Rachael Dasilva (Keith); her great grandchildren, Remi Robertson, Beau, Aisley Whitehead and Cora Dasilva; her sister Norma "Francie" Miner; her close friends, Pam Krantz, Parish Purnell and Drayah Hill; and her pet Jordan.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Cana Baptist Church and may be sent to 7729 Route 166 Creal Springs, Illinois 62922.
