Janis Marie Franklin, age 81, of Jackson, MS passed away on March 1, 2018. Janis was born in Jackson on August 1, 1936 to Hazel Imogene (Gardner) and Charles Edward Franklin, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Charles Edward Franklin, Jr.
Janis worked for Catholic Charities for many years and was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. She enjoyed working with youth there and at All Saints Episcopal Church.
Funeral services will be held at graveside at Lakewood Memorial in Clinton, MS on March 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made in Janis's name to St. Therese Catholic Church or All Saints Episcopal Church.