Claudine Franklin

Claudine Franklin 82, of Fort Smith, passed from this life on October 18, 2020. She was born on November 21, 1937 in Ozark, Arkansas to George Haskell Snow and Lottie Lucille Castleberry Snow. Claudine was a faithful member of Christ The King Catholic Church for over fifty years. At church she was a member of Sisters of the Heart and the Presentation Circle. Claudine was a Girl scout troop leader for Troop #152.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Francis Michael Franklin.

Claudine is survived by five children, Carol Carter and husband Stan of Greenwood, Michael Franklin of Fort Smith, Joan Coffman of Fort Smith, Kevin Franklin of Little Rock, Patrick Franklin and wife Jill of Fort Smith; eight grandchildren, Brantley Carter, Hayley Carter, Erin Coffman, Hannah Coffman, Sean Franklin Megan Franklin, Joseph Franklin and Ryan Franklin; one sister, Oleta Faye Snow Kennedy of Searcy, AR.; numerous extended family and friends.

Rosary will be 6 PM, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home. Mass will be 10 AM, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Christ The King Catholic Church with inurnment at 12 PM, Fort Smith National Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Christ The King Catholic Church, 1920 S. Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Christmas Honors in memory of (Claudine Franklin), P.O. Box 10696, Fort Smith, AR 72917