Betty Annette (Johnson) Franklin

HICKORY— Betty Annette Franklin, 54, of Hickory passed away on September 30, 2019 peacefully at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a reoccurrence of her cancer. Born Betty Annette Johnson in Wilkes County, on October 9, 1964, she was the daughter of Garvey and Shirley Wagoner Johnson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Franklin; brothers Garvey Johnson Jr and Matthew Johnson. A loving mother, she was a caring and generous soul who spent her life giving to others and sharing Christ love. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. She is survived by her sons Keith Franklin and wife Jessica of Granite Falls, and Michael Franklin of Hickory; goddaughter Layla Roten of Roaring River; sisters Tammy Linville and husband Bert of Roaring River, Page Palmer and husband Keith of Roaring River and Pam Mitchell and husband Ray of North Wilkesboro; brothers Michael Johnson of North Wilkesboro, Billy Johnson and wife Patsy of North Wilkesboro and Keith Johnson of Elkin; sister-in-laws Darlene Lail of Hickory and Rosetta Patterson of Conover; brother-in-laws Danny Williamson and wife Tanya and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 2:00 until 3:45 p.m. at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. The funeral will be on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. Pastor Bill Sturm and Rev. Homer Greene will be officiating the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to SRBC’S. The Carolina Faith Riders, or The Fallen Heroes, 3702 16th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601; and The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.