SACRAMENTO – Wilma Jean Franklin, 84, of Sacramento, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her home. Born August 2, 1936, in Hopkins County. She was a homemaker and member of Neal’s Chapel General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Elwood Franklin; parents Rev. Jonnie and Ruth Wilson; and one sister.
Survivors include her daughters, Elwanda (Kevin) Rickard of Sacramento and Karla (Jimmy) O’Neal of Central City; grandchildren Kaitlin (Kris) Cottrell and Kaleb Wright; brother Ralph (Barbara) Wilson of Florida; sister Jonell Friend of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Tucker Memorial Chapel in Sacramento, with Rev. Joey Todd officiating. Burial will follow in Slaughters Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
