Obituary: CATHERINE BROWN FRANKLIN

By ADMIN-RAS | Published January 31, 2024 | No Comments

Catherine Brown Franklin 81, of Winston Salem, NC passed Friday, January 26, 2024.

Memorial Service will be held, Friday, February 9, 2024. Family Hour: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. With the service from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m at: Mount Zion Baptist Church, 950 File Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

In Lieu of flowers: The family request that any donations should be made to Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center, LLC

I didn’t come here to stay. I was born Dec. 18. 1942, the only child of Alonzo Howard Brown and Annie Lee Bailey Brown. My mother and father preceded me in death as did my grandparents Jonas Bailey and Cora Hairston Bailey, also Frank O. Brown and Bertha Wilson Brown and daughter-in-law, Shaneigh Latten Franklin.

I was married to James Franklin, Sr. of the union 4 children were born. I attended St. Benedict the Moor Elementary School and St. Ann’s Academy, Howard University and graduated Russell’s Business School as valedictorian.

I was employed by YMCA, FU Murrells contractors, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, Wachovia Bank & Trust for 20 years and retired from American Express with 22 years of service. I attended St. Benedict Catholic Church and was involved in the St. Monica’s Guild.

I didn’t come here to stay, but I did have time to cook, knit, crochet and play Bid Whiz.

Surviving me are my children, James Jr. (Kristy) Franklin, Jeffrey I (Tonya) Franklin, Juli (Edward III) Reese and Jason Franklin. Grandchildren: Nia Franklin, Bailey (Raheem) Lamidi, James Franklin III, Elexandria Reese, Edward Reese IV and Jeffrey Franklin II. Great-grandchildren: Rahley Lamidi and Isaiah Franklin. Along with a host of close friends and relatives.

Perry – Spencer Funeral Home, Inc.

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