Verla May Franklin

Verla M. Franklin age 75 of Linn passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at her residence.

Verla was born on June 17, 1934 in Linn, a daughter to the late Leonard and Opal (Litton) Hassler.

Verla was married to Ronald L. Franklin in Ashland. He survives of the home.

Verla owned and operated a number of motels as well as working for the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a clerk.

Verla enjoyed gardening, traveling and camping. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Linn.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son; Larry R. and his wife Patricia Branson of Centertown, one daughter; Pam Carmichael and her husband Bob of Topeka, KS, two step-sons; Steve Franklin of Moberly and Ricky and his wife Virginia Franklin of Moberly, one step daughter; Rhonda Franklin of Moberly, two sisters; Irene Wolfe of Linn, Velma Johnston of the state of Washington, 4 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, Verla was preceded in death by one sister.

A Memorial Gathering will take place from 6:00pm-7:30pm Friday, December 11, 2009 at the Morton Chapel in Linn.

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hospice Compassus,
2418 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, Mo 65109