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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 …

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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

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Needle exchange

Activism Group
Volunteer of

Prison Ministry

Volunteer of

HIV Alliance

Service Organization

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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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Born

July 15th, 1962
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Passed away

June 26th, 2022
Winston, OR

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Cause of death

Heart attack

Method of disposition

Cremation

Taylor's Family Mortuary
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Taylor's Family Mortuary

Leona's lasting impact
Lasting impact

Leona donated organs

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