OBITUARY: Clara L. Franklin
Clara L. Franklin, 78, Topeka, died Sun., March 18, 2007, at Midland Hospice. She was born on March 29, 1928, at Topeka, the daughter of Henry M. and Opal I. (Williams) Root.
She was married to Paul Lee Franklin on Dec. 16, 1950, in Las Vegas, NV. He preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 1996.
Surviving are 4 sons: John P. Franklin, Sr. (Texas), William Club (Calif.), Harold Ensco (Topeka), and Clyde Ensco (Topeka); a daughter: Dorothy Gardner (Topeka); a brother: Fred Root (Missouri); and 2 grandsons: John P. Franklin, Jr. (Topeka) and Shane Michael Franklin (Rossville).
Committal of cremains will be at 2:00 PM, Wed., March 21, 2007, at Half-Day Cemetery, Elmont. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 NW Rochester Rd, Topeka, KS 66617. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.