Sandra Kay

Franklin

Sandra Kay Franklin, 71, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 in Hope.

Mrs. Franklin was born March 5, 1952, to Henry H. Elledge and Lola Rinehart Elledge in Hope, Arkansas. She worked for many years as a clerk at the Expressway. She was a member at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and loved her church family. She especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Sandra was preceded by her parents; husband of 36 years, Jesse Franklin; brother, Larry Elledge; and sister, Judy Cowart.

Mrs. Franklin is survived by son, Nick (Tina) Franklin; daughter, Aletha (Nason) Putman; two brothers, Richard and Wendell Elledge both of Hope; two sisters, Lillian Anderson and Donna Rosenbaum both of Hope; ten grandchildren, Justin Smith, Jessica Putman, Kyler Putman, Emma Putman, Shawn Morrow, Nickalos Franklin, Jacob Franklin, Lauren Raborn, Erin Raborn, and Gabby Zuniga; best friend, Karen Joy; and many other friends and family.

Graveside Service is scheduled 11:00am Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Betts Cemetery with Bro. Revel Kidd officiating, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes-Hope.