Mable Franklin “Frankie” Little, 93, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born in Asheville, North Carolina on September 28, 1924 to the late Nora and Ninevah Franklin. Frankie came to the Peninsula in 1946, transferring from the USAF Weather Bureau in Asheville to Langley Air Force Base, where she met her soon-to-be husband, Francis. She loved traveling with family and friends and especially enjoyed cruising and trips to the Outer Banks. Frankie was a longtime member of Liberty Baptist Church and enjoyed many years as a member of the Wythe Woman’s Club.
Frankie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Francis. She is survived by her daughters, Chris (Doug) and Kay (Tom); sons, Edwin (Mary) and Steven; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always remain in our thoughts and hearts.
The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the Riverside staff, especially Brittany, Celina and Dawn for their loving compassion in caring for our mother.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Parklawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Interment to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Ste. 110N, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.
