Vera Mae Franklin (January 11, 1945 – February 12, 2021)

Visitation: Friday, February 19, 2021
Visitation Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitation Location: Harvest Baptist Church
514 S. Parramore Avenue
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021
Service Time: 1:00 PM
Service Location: Harvest Baptist Church
514 S. Parramore Avenue
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Vera Mae Franklin, 76, of Orlando, departed this life on Friday, February 12, 2021. Vera Mae was born on January 11, 1945 in Union Springs, AL to the late Lillie Cooks Franklin and Richard Franklin Sr. She was educated in the Bullard County Public School System. She was employed in housekeeping, where she excelled in her job. Vera was blessed with 7 wonderful children; 34 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren. Most importantly, Vera loved the Lord. She was a devoted member of Tabernacle of God Ministries, where she attended faithfully and served as the mother of the church. On February 12th, God called Vera Franklin by name and she answered the call. Vera Mae was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughters, Jerleen (Ronald) Franklin-Brown, Denise Renee (Willie) Shorter, Elaine Ford, Lisa Osby; sons, Archie Lee Franklin, Elandus (Theresa) Ford, Jr., Eric (Toni) Ford, Coleman Lee Ford; sister, Cathleen (Wilfred) Burgest; brothers, Richard (Louise) Franklin, Jr., Rob (Gloria) Tarver, Sylvester (Valeana) Franklin, Willie G. (Virginia) Franklin, Willie Steve (Sandy) Franklin; 34 grands; a host of great grands, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 5-7PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021, 1:00PM at Harvest Baptist Church, 514 S. Parramore Avenue, Orlando with Pastor Ronald Brown, officiating. Interment: Edgewood Cemetery, Groveland, FL.