Augusta Chronicle; Augusta GA; 2009-2-9
 
Sybil Lake Franklin   
JACKSON, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Sybil Lake Franklin, 79, of
Old Jackson Hwy, who entered into rest February 8, 2009 will be conducted
Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
Dr. Ken Klingler officiating. Interment in Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Mrs.
Franklin was a native of Ellenton, SC having made Jackson her home for the
past 55 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed
spending time with her family, camping, sewing and cooking. Mrs. Franklin
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, the Philathea Sunday
School Class and the CSRA Roadrunners Coachman Club. She was a church
organist and pianist for over 50 years. Survivors include her husband of
61 years, Donald M. Franklin; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Maggie
Franklin, Jr., Newberry, SC; a daughter, Emily Celestine Jackson, Jackson,
SC; five grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers will
be members of the Philathea Sunday School Class. Active Pallbearers will
be Marion Brinkley, Jr., Allen Hardy, Robert Crumley, Melvin Weathersbee,
Allen Franklin and Robert Turnell. The family will receive friends at
the funeral home this Tuesday evening from 6 to 8. Memorials may be
made to the First Baptist Church of Jackson Building Fund, P.O. Box
130, Jackson, SC 29831.  Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in
charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at
www.poseyfuneralhome.com .