Mrs. Oleda Franklin - RIP

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Ed Gerl
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So sorry to hear this very sad news. My condolences to the Franklin family. Let us pray for her.
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Dave Mudgett
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Very sad news. She was a very nice person. My prayers and deepest condolences to the Franklin family.
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My condolences to the Franklin family & all their friends. .. Ron
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Jim Cohen
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Oh no, I just saw this sad news. My heart goes out to Paul Sr, Paul Jr, and the whole Franklin family. Deepest condolences to you all.
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Joe Krumel
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To Paul and family,So sorry.Thinking of you all at this tough time.
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Manfred Schall
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Post by Manfred Schall »

Oh it's so sorry to read this. Very sad never to meet her again. She was such a nice lady.
My prayers and depest condolences to Paul Sr. and the Franklin family.

Manfred
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Walter Stettner
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Post by Walter Stettner »

Very sad news. My condolences and prayers go out to the entire Franklin Family.

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Bruce Blackburn
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Prayers are going out from Gallatin for the Franklin family. I met her and Paul Sr. In the mid 90’s. They were both warm and welcoming people. Mom’s can’t ever be replaced and all the superlatives in the world remain an understatement. Our thoughts are with Paul Sr. And his family.
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Craig Stock
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My prayers and condolences go out to the Franklin family, Moms are the best!
Regards, Craig

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Ben Lawson
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So sorry to see the terrible news. Sincere prayers for the extended Franklin family.
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Post by Mike Perlowin RIP »

Paul,is an icon, but I'm closer to his sister, Theresa.I sent her my condolences.
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Kevin Mincke
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I'm sorry for your families loss and offer prayer and condolences. Cherish fond memories.
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Tommy White
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Post by Tommy White »

This is a very hard and sad day for me. Paul and his parents have been my special friends and considered family by me and my family for over 45 years. There are no better people than the Franklin family. My love , sympathy, prayers and best healing wishes to the Franklins.
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Joe Rogers
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Post by Joe Rogers »

I cannot add anything to what Tommy just wrote as they echo my feelings exactly. Mrs. Oleda never failed to make any stranger feel they were a part of their family circle. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
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Frank Freniere
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Post by Frank Freniere »

So sorry for your loss, Paul.
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Larry Bressington
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Post by Larry Bressington »

I am sorry for your loss Paul, My heart goes out to the Franklin family at this difficult time.
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Deepest condolences to the Franklin family.
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Roy Rosetta
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Our sincere condolences to the Franklin family for their loss. Our prayers will go out for the family.
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Duane Brown
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So sad to see this. The Franklins were always so nice to us. The Franklin family will be in our prayers.
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Doug Earnest
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I would like to send my sympathy to the Franklin family. I always enjoyed visiting with Mrs. Franklin at the St. Louis show. She and my own mom were very much alike both in appearance and demeanor. I hope your family will find peace and comfort in the coming days.
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Derek Puckett
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Prayers that god give the family strength during these hard time . Praying for the Franklin family.
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Ernie Renn
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My deepest sympathies to the entire family. “Mom” passing is about the hardest death to take. Many coping prayers.

I’m glad she was able to come home to be with Paul, Sr. I’m sure it was hard on him, but not as hard as it would’ve been had she still been in the hospital.
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Gerry Hogan
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Post by Gerry Hogan »

We send our deepest condolences to the Franklin family. Mrs Franklin was always so gracious to us at Scotty's Convention each year.

Barbara and Gerry Hogan
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Bob Watson
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I'm sorry to hear this sad news about Mrs. Franklin passing away. My condolences go out to all of her family and friends.
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Edward Efira
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Post by Edward Efira »

Very sorry to hear this sad news, all my thoughts are with you Paul.
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