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Jennetta Franklin Earls

11/05/1947 - 08/13/2026

Obituary For Jennetta Franklin Earls

Obituary Jennetta Franklin Earls was born November 5, 1947, in Durham NC to the late James Alfred Franklin and Viola Garrett Franklin. She was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Jennetta graduated from Hillside High School in 1967. She worked for Verizon for over 30 years and retired in the early 90s. Jennetta was a devoted servant of the Lord and His ministries.

As a faithful member of New Life Christian Center for 33 years, she served as the coordinator of the Rest Home Ministry.

Jennetta was predeceased by her husband William Michael Earles, five brothers, and two sisters. She leaves to cherish her memories one brother - James A. Franklin (Barnia) of Durham; two sisters - Sarah M. Fields of Texas and Deborah F. Williams of Durham; four nieces - Anissa Barron (Keith) of Charlotte NC, Linda Richardson of Florida, Aretha F. Wilson (Arthur) of Burlington NC, and Diane M. Garrett of Durham; six nephews - Carlton F.S. Williams (Brittany) of Durham, George Leon Garrett (Nina) of Newark NJ, Gene Garrett (Jackie) of Atlanta GA, Clarence Garrett (Tabitha) of McLeansville NC, Lamont Garrett of Hickory NC, and Toni Williams (Kim) of Maryland; Goddaughter Geneva Jones; special friends Catherine Bostic and Josephine Johnson; a host of other relatives and friends; and she loved her church family so very much.

Jennetta gratefully appreciated her Pastor Andrew Singletary and Pastor Cheryl Singletery for entrusting her to coordinate the Rest Home Ministry for many years.

Funeral Service:

Saturday, August 22,2026
Visitation: 11:00 am
Funeral: 11:30 am

Location: New Life Christian Center | 7415 Fayetteville Rd | Durham NC 27713

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"I was saddened to hear about your sister's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. May the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort, and may cherished memories of her remain in your heart always."

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