Obituary
Leona Marie Franklin was born in Winston, Oregon, USA, on July, 15th 1962. From her first moments on earth until her unexpected death in Roseburg, Oregon on June 26th, 2022 she was a force to be reckoned with-strong, passionate, and empathetic.
She married David Franklin on August 27th, 1995, with whom she shared her incredible love for God, music, travel, and adventure. Her taste in music spanned generations and genres, however, some of her favorites …
Event details
No memorial events are planned
Instead of a funeral, Leona's family is having a celebration of life gathering at 5 p.m. on July 15th, 2022 at the Winston Dillard County park. We appreciate all the love and support and encourage everyone to share their favorite memories of Leona on this memorial website.
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Memories & condolences
What a wonderful woman Leona was. I remember working with her in detention for years and she had a passion and was an a…
What a wonderful woman Leona was. I remember working with her in detention for years and she had a …
What a wonderful woman Leona was. I remember working with her in…
I will miss you Leona. It was a pleasure working with you. I will miss our morning Chats before my shift. 💜
I will miss you Leona. It was a pleasure working with you. I will miss our morning Chats before my …
I will miss you Leona. It was a pleasure working with you. I wil…
Community Involvement
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Needle exchange
Activism Group
Volunteer of
Prison Ministry
Volunteer of
HIV Alliance
Service Organization
Favorites
What was Leona's favorite color?
Leona loved red, like her birthstone ruby.
Leona loved red, like her birthstone ruby.
Leona loved red, like her birthstone ruby.
What were Leona's favorite games to play?
I have a fun memory of her playing Cards Against Humanity. I cried-laughed watching …
I have a fun memory of her playing Cards Against Humanity. I cried-laughed watching this event…
I have a fun memory of her playing Cards Against Humanity. I cried-laughed watching this event at OHSU with her family …
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Other key details
Cause of death
Heart attack
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Taylor's Family Mortuary
Lasting impact