Rita Franklin Gayewski Obituary
We bid farewell to Rita Franklin Gayewski of Bristol, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 14, 2025 at the age of 81. Rita Franklin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Franklin Gayewski to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Rita Franklin find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Maudie Qualls Franklin and Woodrow Wilson Franklin. She is survived by: her children, John Gayewski and Ann Oakley; her son-in-law Greg Oakley; and her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Cole, Hagan and Meah.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the St. Anne Catholic Church (316 Euclid Ave, Bristol, VA 24201). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Anne Catholic Church or to the Alzheimer's Association.
