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Callie Franklin Obituary

Franklin, Callie Berry It is with much love that we pause to honor the life and legacy of our very own Callie Mae Berry Franklin. Callie was born of Dave and Louise Berry in Nanafalia, Alabama on September 22, 1929; passed onto eternal life November 7, 2008, Callie is preceded in death by her parents Dave and Louise Berry, her husband Milton Franklin, Jr., her brothers Dave and James. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Ellis (Mary), Glorietta (Milton), Madeline, Ronald, Milton (Glory), Felicia (Victor), and Marcus, her siblings Frank (Mariah), Nora (William), Robert (Mary), and Willie (Lizzie), grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other cherished family members, numerous godchildren, and endless friends. Homegoing services for Callie Franklin are as follows. Visitation/Wake: Thursday November 13th, 3 to 10 p.m. Gatling Chapel Inc., 10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60628, (773) 881-4111 (4 p.m. 7 p.m. immediate family will be present). Funeral service Friday, November 14, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Stratford Christian Center Church, 9152 S Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60620, (773) 881-8561 (closed casket per request of family). Interment service Friday, November 14, 3 to 3:30 p.m. Mount Glenwood Memorial Garden 8301 Kean Ave, Willow Springs, IL, 60480, (708) 839-8800. Repast: Friday, November 14, 4 to 6 p.m. Monument of Faith Church, 2750 W Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL, 60652, (773) 918-1800

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 14, 2008.

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Robert Akuamoah

December 24, 2008

Hi Victor,

I just arrived back from Ghana, Africa after attending the funeral rites of a dear uncle.
Accept my condolences on the death of your mother-in-law. No matter how we slice it , life is short and we are just
Passing thru to our ultimate destination which is to be with God Almighty in heaven

Stay Blessed in the Lord.

Robert Akuamoah
Sears Distributed WMS Systems

Dr. Reginald and Barbara McGee

November 23, 2008

Lisa and Victor, May you and your family continue to know and experience God's comfort and love. Never hesitate to inform us of a need so we can stand in agreement with you.

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Dee Young

November 18, 2008

From: Dee Dee
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:38 AM
To: Felicia-Adams
Subject: Sympathy

Hello Felicia,

I heard that your mother passed away and I wanted to send you my love. Bob Peluso told me that it was a beautiful memorial service and that four people accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Praise God! I am sure your momma was smiling down from heaven!

What a blessing to know that your Mom is bending the ear of Jesus face to face and that her earthly body is no longer weak and tired. She is probaly doing sprints up and down the stairs of the heavenly gates, singing Halleliuia!

May you lean on His strength above as you walk in this valley and may you rejoice in the precious gift that God gave you in your mother. Peace be with you and your family.

In Christ alone we put our trust..

Dee Young

Bernethia Baylie

November 18, 2008

Lisa and Victor, my prayers are with you and your family. Hope these days and the rest to come become more joyful as you appreciate the life that Callie lived and cherish the moments you had together.

Benita Ross

November 16, 2008

Please send along our condolences and prayers to Felicia, you & the family.


Benita Ross

Dee Franklin

November 16, 2008

I will keep everyone in my prayers, please extend our deepest sympathies.

We love you guys.
dee

Gina Pierce

November 16, 2008

Hey you two. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family will continue to be in our prayers through this difficult time.
Love,
Gina

Cynthia Jacobs

November 16, 2008

I'm so sorry Victor. Please hug Felicia for me. My prayers go out to
your family.
Thank you.
Cyn

Clyde Amar

November 16, 2008

My sincere condolence to your wife and family.

Best Regards, Clyde Amar

Arturo Rodriguez

November 16, 2008

Victor,
Sorry to hear the bad news about Felicia's mom, she will be in our prayers.

Arturo Rodriguez
PepsiCo Data ITO

Phil Stafford

November 16, 2008

Hi Victor,

I send my condolences to you and your family concerning Felicia's mom passing away. Callie is in a better place now. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Regards,

Phil Stafford

Abe Etemadi

November 16, 2008

Victor,
My deepest condolences to you and your wife.
Abe

Wade Griffith

November 16, 2008

I am so sorry Vic,

My wife and I extend our condolences to you and your family.

May God stay with you through this challenging time.

YITB

Wade

Martin Welch

November 16, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss Victor / stay strong for your dear family
Best wishes
martin

Richard Allen

November 16, 2008

Victor,

I'm sad to hear of Felicia's Mom passing. As always we will keep you and your family in our prayers.



Richard

Steve Moore

November 16, 2008

Damn Vic, I'm so sorry to hear that. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. I love you guys.

Steve

Roberta Phillips

November 16, 2008

So sorry to hear of your lost. Please pass my condolences on to your wife and son.

It's never easy losing a parent--no matter how ill they've been or how old they are. There's always a numbness that accompanies the loss.

May your family remember the good times and cherish the happy memories!

Roberta

Wille Nickols

November 16, 2008

Dear Victor,
I am really sorry for your lost, please tell your wife how sorry I am to here this news but rest a sure she is in a better place. my prayers are with you and your family and may GODS love keep on blessings you and yours. be bless cousin much love will.

Andrea Morris

November 16, 2008

Dear Victor,

Please express my condolences to your wife. I hope that you will all find comfort in each other at this difficult time.

Bye,
Andrea

Sundar Venkatraman

November 16, 2008

Victor ,

My deep condolences to your wife and your family .

Sundar

Venkat Nalabothu

November 16, 2008

Victor -

My hearty condolences to you and your family!

Thanks
Venkat Nalabothu
PepsiCo - One Up

Sirisha Kandure

November 16, 2008

Victor and Felicia,

I am very sorry to here this sad news. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

- Sirisha

Reginal McGee

November 16, 2008

Thanks Victor, and please communicate my family's condolences to yours.

Dr. McGee

Cheryl Sanders

November 16, 2008

Victor,
I'm very sorry to hear of your family's loss.

Cheryl.

Dee Dee Yuan

November 16, 2008

I am really sorry to hear that. Hope you and your family will stay strong and go through the hard time.

Dee Dee Yuan
PepsiCo - Project One Up

Angela Diaz

November 16, 2008

My sincere sympathies to you and your family. Please tell Felicia that she is in my thoughts..

Angela

Michelle Rhodes

November 16, 2008

Hi Victor

Thank you for informing us of something as important as the lost of one's mother. Please know that we are praying for your family's strength and blessing.

Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10B

Love and Be Blessed
the Rhodes

Dan Gardner

November 16, 2008

Victor,
My heartfelt sympathy to you, Felicia, and your family over the loss of Ms. Franklin. As you grieve, may you find it comforting to know that others share in your loss.

In deepest sympathy,
Dan and Barbara Gardner

Greg Townsend

November 16, 2008

Vic & Lisa

Our prayers are with you and your family. May the peace of God be with you. If there is anything that we can do for you please don't hesitate to ask.

God Bless You,

Greg, Sharon, and Tarshawa Townsend

Ronald Franklin

November 15, 2008

My mother was the best! She WILL truly be missed. However, I am so so happy that she instilled the things in me that it takes to be a better person. One scripture that I learned from mom is Luke 6:38 and it has been manifested in my life.

Ronald W. Franklin (Ronnie)

Leon ,Paula,& Soror Stacie Williams

November 15, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Marilyn Burns-Ellens

November 15, 2008

Sister Franklin was truly a rock. She will be greatly missed. My most fond memories are of her distinct voice and laugh. She was a true believer and loyal to her faith and to most importantly God. You are all in my prayers. I, unfortunately, have been through this and I know, firsthand how difficult this time is. Lisa and Victor, may May God bless and keep you.

Marilyn Burns Ellens and family

Christian Strachan

November 14, 2008

My condolences Phi.

CAS

Donald Prentiss

November 14, 2008

My deepest condolences Victor.

Donald

Renzi Boswell

November 14, 2008

My other mother and friend has gone on to be with the Lord. Knowing I will see you again is the only thing that can really take away the sorrow of not being able to hear your famous laugh and raspy voice. You showered us with love and guidance from the moment we entered your life, you even loved our children. The world is a little sadder, but glad you are at peace with the Lord. I love you Sis Callie. Lisa all your help is going to continue to come from the Lord, if you need me just say the word. To the rest of the family, I can say the same, I am just a phone call away. Love you all soooo much. Renzi,
Cam, Rion and Charles.

Bettye Davis

November 14, 2008

To Ellis (Butch), Ronald (Ronnie), Milton (Buddy), Felicia (Lisa) and other family:
Please allow the sweet peace of the Holy Ghost to comfort you and your family during this difficult time. He is a wonderful comforter. Your Mom was such an inspiration. There was just so many things I admired about her. I thank God for her life and I am thankful she left you, her family to continue her legacy.

George Herron

November 14, 2008

First of all I would like to wish my deepest condolenses to the entire family. Sister Franklin was always an example as to why you should serve God. I know in my heart of hearts she is with the Lord.

Dion Redfield

November 14, 2008

Felicia and the Franklin Family you are in my prayers. May God watch over your family in this time of sorrow. If you need anything please contact me, 773.339.1294.

Dion and the Redfield Family

Annette Burtin

November 14, 2008

To Felicia, Victor, Caleb and family I extend my deepest sympathy in the passing of your beloved mother. The Burtin family will keep you and your entire family lifted in prayer.

Gary Townsend

November 14, 2008

Always a great smile, a loving hug, and an encouraging word: We miss you already Sister Franklin.

Dear Family, thank you for sharing your Mom. She had such a big heart! May you treasure beautiful memories in your hearts and minds. And may God's Grace, Peace and Love always envelope and strengthen you.

Our deepest sympathies with Much Love,

Gary and Cheryl Townsend
Houston, TX

Alice Eatman-Smith

November 14, 2008

I am convinced that the "Joy of the Lord" is our strength. To the family, may God continue to richly bless you and may you develop a closer relationship with all your love ones.
Love you, Alice

Francine Jackson

November 14, 2008

Victor and Felicia, May the comforting power of the Holy Ghost be recieved in you and your families' hearts. I love you both. You are in my prayers.

Anthony Walker

November 14, 2008

The entire Franklin Family are in my prayers at the homegoing of our beloved and cherished Sis. Callie Franklin. I am very appreciative of God allowing her to be in my life and the positive impact she made in it. She will always be affectionately known to me as my "Girlfriend"! I will miss her presence, her spirit, her prayers, and the calls that she always made to me on Sunday mornings to check on me and my mom, to encourage my heart, to pass a message to her daughter Lisa, to ask for my assistance and most of all, to say "Hello" and let me know she is praying for me! She was such a blessing to me, as well as many others, and I am remorseful at her passing but joyous that she is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I will see my "Girlfriend" again in Heaven one day. God Bless the entire Franklin Family. I love you all very much!

Nancy Hogg

November 14, 2008

Dear Felicia, Victor, Caleb and family,
Sharing in the sadness of your mom's vacant seat at your Thanksgiving and Christmas table this holiday season while smiling with joy of her being seated with Jesus; today and EVERY DAY for eternity at His! God bless your beautiful family.

With His love,

Nancy Hogg

deborah cotton

November 14, 2008

Dear Franklin and Adams Families,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Truly,
Deborah & Kenneth Cotton

Carmalita Collier

November 14, 2008

Truly a matriarch gone home. Much love to my childhood friend, Lisa and to the rest of the family.

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