Betty Ann Summerford Franklin

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel
201 N Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Thursday, June 20, 2019
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel
201 N Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Thursday, June 20, 2019
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Highway 64 West
Marion, AR  72364
Betty Ann Summerford Franklin

of West Memphis, AR

October 9, 1942 - June 16, 2019

Betty Ann Summerford Franklin, born Oct. 9, 1942, passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, June 16, 2019, in her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Eva Needham; Her former husband, James Summerford, Sr.; brother Pete Needham; and sisters, Helen Ramsey and Billie Crockett; and daughter-in-law, Dodie Summerford. She leaves behind her loving husband of five years, Richard Franklin; and step-children, Patty Franklin, Chris Franklin and Crystal Franklin; her two sons, James ''Junior'' Summerford and Tony Summerford; and two grandsons, Bryan Summerford and Colby Summerford; along with her sisters, Shirley Cook (Jerry), Gail Carroll, Clara Coulter (Alex), Kathy Bohnert (Kevin); and brother Michael Needham (Tina); and a host of nieces and nephews.

Betty spent most of her life as a wife, mother and grandmother. Her sweet and loving nature was an assurance if you ever met her she would be your friend and you would be loved. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.

Services will be at Roller Funeral Home in West Memphis on Thursday, June 20, with visitation at noon, and services at 2 p.m. Burial to follow at Crittenden Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Bo McElya
Harrisburg, AR
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Kathy, Shirley,Mike,and the rest of your family,
My condolences in your time of sorrow and loss. Keep your faith in God and his love will get you through anything. May He bless and comfort you all.