Mary Ilene Hogue Franklin, (77) passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2021, in Pueblo, CO. Mary was born in Las Animas, CO on March 29th, 1944. Her family later moved to Pueblo, CO where she attended grade school and graduated from Centennial High School in 1962. Affectionately nicknamed, “Gawok” and “Marry Marry”, Mary was a kind, encouraging and warm hearted person who loved to, garden, sing karaoke, craft and spend time with family. She was also a compassionate animal lover and raised goats, dogs, chickens and rabbits. Mary worked as a direct sales representative for Avon which she won awards for her contributions and also as a home health aide for several years before retiring in Boone, CO. She was a beloved member of the Boone Ladies Auxiliary Club for many years.
She is survived by her children; Randy (Cecilia) Hogue and Shannon Barnes; granddaughter Sayer Guerrero; sister Shirley Burrell; as well as several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Franklin; her parents and brothers Jess Hogue, John Hogue.
Ms. Franklin’s family will hold a service Monday August 2nd, 2021 at 10:00am, with burial to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ms. Franklin’s life as well as attend the pot luck reception celebration of life at City Park Pavilion by the fountains from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
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