Severia W. Franklin, 71 of Tallahassee passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020.
A private funeral service will be 11 AM Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Tabernacle M.B. Church with burial at Sunnyvale Cemetery in Quincy, FL. Viewing will be Friday, August 28, 2020 from 11 AM to 6 PM at Strong & Jones Funeral Home.
She was a faithful member of Tabernacle M.B. Church where she served as president of the Missionary Society and served on the Deaconess Board. She is survived by her devoted husband, John W. Franklin; three sons, Michael Henderson, Kenny Williams, and Fredrick Franklin; two daughters, Sherese Butler (Eugene) and Felicia Bryant; two brothers, Seste Wilson, Jr. (Hattie) and Henry Van Wilson; four sisters, Geraldine Wilson Evans, Annette Pompey, Michelle Bradwell Voce (Clyde) and Lavetra Bradwell Wilson; three grandchildren, Airrelle Gonzalez Wakefield (Stanley), Michael Peterson and Kenny Williams Jr.; a host of other relatives and friends.
My deepest condolences to Mr. J. Franklin and family. So sorry to hear Severia's demise. Only met her a few times but she was a kind and gracious lady. The few meetings i had with her allowed me to see the great lady she was and i truly feel fortunate to have met her in February. Gene & Net Oney.
I am so deeply sorry to learn about the loss of your loved one Severia. I know that this is a very difficult time for you. How good to know that the memories of our loved ones will forever live in our hearts and that those memories will provide our hearts with peace, happiness and comfort. The bible promises that one day all suffering, death and pain will be no more. Rev 21:3-4. What a wonderful time that will be!! Until then please know that you are in my prayers.
You will be missed Mrs. Franklin. Veronica Gillette
I will miss you Mrs. Franklin such a lovely lady. R. Veronica Gillette Tallahassee Housing Authority Retiree
R. Veronica Gillette
My Condolences go out to the Franklin family,I worked with her at Tallahassee Housing Authority, she was a great Supervior, I will always miss her, she was a pleasure and a joy to be around. RIP Severia
To Mother's family: I offer my deepest sympathies to you ! Mrs. Severia is a beautiful woman both in inside and out! I will cherish all of the special times that we shared. Thank You for your wisdom, encouragement, and true friendship. Shawanza Turner
Mrs. Severia was an extremely caring and kind Lady, she brought so much love and joy into the lives of everyone that she met. I always will remember how caring Mrs. Franklin was to everyone that worked under her at Tallahassee Housing Authority. She made us feel like family, it as a pleasure to have her as our Supervior. After her retirement we became good friends I always will remember and miss the long talks we had. Mrs. Franklin was an amazing woman and I truly will miss her and that contagious smile. My condolences to the family remember Psalms 30:5. Sleep in peace Severia. Derotha Baker Jones
I am thankful to have shared memories with Severia. I will miss her and her impact on our Tallahassee Housing Authority Family. Charlayne Whitaker
Mrs. Severia was an extremely caring and kind Lady, she brought so much love and joy into the lives of everyone that she met. I always will remember how caring Mrs. Franklin was to everyone that worked under her at Tallahassee Housing Authority. She made us feel like family, it as a pleasure to have her as our Supervior. After her retirement we became good friends I always will remember and miss the long talks we had. Mrs. Franklin was an amazing woman and I truly will miss her and that contagious smile. My condolences to the family remember Psalms 30:5. Sleep in peace Severia.
Where lives pass, memories carry on forever. Wishing the family peace and comfort during this hard time.
Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same. Severia will be missed by many. An awesome woman of God. Fannie Bellamy & Family
Your mother's kindness was contagious and her memory will live on forever. Rest in Peace Ms. Serveria, you will be truly missed. Joan
Ms Severia was a true friend to me. I'm SO gald the Lord allowed her into my Life. RIP Mrs Franklin
You will truly be missed, love you Theresa, sleep well.
Aunt Severia, we will truly miss you. Marsha, Von, Breonna and Tendaji.
You truly will be missed.Bessie Drayton
Mrs.Franklin will be greatly missed. Taylor Rose & Family
Mrs.Franklin will be truly missed. TAYLOR ROSE
Deepest sympathy to the Franklin Family. Praying that God will strengthen you during this difficult time. A lovely lady who touched many lives. A partner with husband,John, our dedicated president of the Class of 1959. John, we're so sorry for your loss. Evelyn and Bill Hackney LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959
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