Vera Eldora Franklin

September 22, 1932 ~ February 9, 2013
Resided in:
Knoxville, TN
Vera Eldora Franklin died Saturday, February 9, in Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville, TN.
A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Maude Gallamore and was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Carlyle Franklin, who died in 1999 and by her sister, Frances Ownbey and her brother, Charles Gallamore.
She was a graduate of Biltmore High School and a member of South Buncombe Baptist Church. A homemaker and mother of five sons, she was affectionately known by many as "Grammy".
She is survived by five sons and four daughters-in-law: Tom and Cindy, Doug and Monica, Mike and Sheila, Rodney and Ashley and Ric; twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by Pastor Roy Waldroup, with special music by David Crow. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be at 11:00 am Thursday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Enka conducted by the Rev. Rick Phillips.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. One of her favorite songs is "Just One Rose Will Do."
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Eldora. Although I did not see her much, I have such fond memories of her from childhood. She would make the cutest doll clothes for Carol, my sister, and I which I still have. The music that came form the visits to their home was joyous and remains in the minds and hearts of all that were fortunate enough to hear. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to the Franklin family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you during this time. Be comforted in Him.
Grammy,
I love you and hope you are at peace now. I have nothing but the fondest memories and I will keep them with me forever.
All our Love from Texas.
Chris and Windy
So sorry for your loss, wish I was there ! I am in thoughts and prayers.. Love all of you !!
So sorry for your loss. I am sure Grammy is no longer suffering & is having a big time with Jesus. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Sami
We are sending our LOVE & PRAYERS to each family member. Sorry we couldn’t be there to give each of you a hug.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time. We wish we could be with you, but please know you are in our hearts.
Dear Tom, Cindy and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I pray strength, peace, and an amazing sense of God’s presence for each of you at this time. May you know Him, and His love more than ever during these days.
My prayers and love are with you!
Robby Martin
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, I have always loved Eldora and Carlyle as my second parents, they have always made me feel as part of their family. Two wonderful parents, you guys were blessed with, family is everything. The love they had for you and for each other was so touching to see. May the Lord bless you all with some comfort and peace knowing they are both together again and are with the Lord.
Dear Tom and Cindy,
Please know the two of you are in my prayers, as well as your family. While the timing of such a life event is never seemingly right, they are inevitable. But, what remains are all the memories, which in the end, may be the best news as you face the loss of your Mother in the coming weeks and months.
Take good care,your friend,
Rick
Spanky, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Thinking of your family at this time.
John McCraw
Hello Tom,
I am very sorry to learn about your loss, do let me know if there is anything I can do. I’ll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss. All my thoughts and prayers are going your way during this difficult time.
Mike, Sheila & Family, Sorry for your loss. Will keep you in our prayers. Rita, Glenda, Amy & Baylee
Dear Mike and Shiela,
May you be encouraged knowing that your Mom is with The Lord now. I am praying for you and your family. Love you very much. Miriam Dillingham
Dear Family – Have loved your Mom all my life, she and your Dad babysat with me when I was little, as your 2nd cousin, I too feel your pain. You all are in our prayers. ps – I used to ride on the bicyble handle bars when your Mom and Dad were very young.
Mike, Sheila & Family,
We wanted to let you know how sorry we were to hear about Eldora. It’s at times like these that we hold fast to the promises that the Lord has made to us that he would never leave us or forsake us!To be absent of the body is to be present with the Lord. Oh what a time Eldora must be having!We love you guy very much and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug,
Thinking of you and your family during this tough time. She is now well and in a place where there is no illness and no pain.I just lost my mother a little more than a week ago. Feel free to call me when you have a chance. 243.3447
Eldora and I were High school friends. She was such a sweet, friendly person. She will be missed.