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Elizabeth Franklin Obituary
Apr 24, 1930 - Aug 29, 2024
Vermilion
Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Franklin (née Summers), 94, of Vermilion, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
She was born April 24, 1930, in Ceylon, Ohio, and lived in Vermilion most of her life.
Betty dedicated many years of her life to her craft as a candy maker at Fanny Farmers and was known for her talent in creating and decorating beautiful wedding cakes.
A woman of faith, Betty was a member of Henrietta United Methodist Church, former member of Florence United Methodist Church, and most recently attended The Chapel in Norwalk. Her hobbies included baking, cake decorating, flower arranging, gardening, canning, home decorating, and sewing.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Gail Franklin of Norwalk; son, Terry D. Franklin (Jennmarie) of San Anselmo, California; grandchildren, Donald Gregg, Nick Meyers, Miles Franklin, Davis Franklin, Arden Franklin, Alexander Vega, Brianna Vega, and Liam McKay; great-grandchildren, Emery Meyers and Xavier Gregg; brother, John Summers; and sister, Carolyn Clouser.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas Arthur Franklin; parents, Vernon and Doris (née Daniels) Summers; and siblings, Ralph, Charles, Mary, Fran, Albert, Marilyn, Jim, and Florence.
Betty's graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Maple Grove Cemetery. Pastor Charles Conrad from The Chapel in Norwalk will officiate. A luncheon will follow after the graveside service.
Online condolences may be shared at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.
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September 5, 2024
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August 29, 2024
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