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Helen Sain Franklin passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. She was 96.
She was the daughter of Arthur and Dinah Clark Sain of Mill Spring, NC, and the wife of Grady Franklin Sr., of Cliffside.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Alonzo Sain, Curtis Sain, Leroy Sain, Bevie Sain Hicks and Hattie Belle Sain Conner.
She is survived by three children, Grady Franklin, Jr., Christine Franklin and husband Dale Green, and Mark Franklin and wife Cathy Franklin; five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren.
She graduated from Mill Spring High School in 1943. She married the 23-year-old soldier who would be her husband for 78 years, until his death on Jan. 27, 2023. Together they founded and owned Grady Franklin Company, a seed and fertilizer business. They later established G&H Farms for raising beef cattle. She was devoted to her church where she served as an elder.
A funeral was held April 17 at First Presbyterian Church, Forest City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. PO Box 181, Forest City, NC 28043.
An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com.
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
