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In memory of
Mrs. Rena Annette Franklin
June 11, 1954 - October 18, 2021
Jun 11, 1954 - Oct 18, 2021
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Rena Annette Franklin went home to Jesus on October 18, 2021, at age 67. Rena was born to Joel B. Cock and Nancy Irene Cock on June 11, 1954, in Stuart, Virginia. Rena married her husband, Kenneth Franklin, in 1974 and went on to have one child, Crystal Barton. In addition to being a dedicated, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Rena also loved reading her Bible, walking, reading, and hanging out with her friends. …
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Memories & condolences
Ann was a special cousin, always fun to talk to, and always so thoughtful to send cards. I miss her.
Derek, the video …
Ann was a special cousin, always fun to talk to, and always so thoughtful to send cards. I miss h…
Ann was a special cousin, always fun to talk to, and always so …
Prayers for all of the family. I will miss her. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend.
Prayers for all of the family. I will miss her. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend.
Prayers for all of the family. I will miss her. She was a wonder…
I miss you very much my friend. Enjoyed our talks and the times that we got to walk together on the New River Trail. Yo…
I miss you very much my friend. Enjoyed our talks and the times that we got to walk together on the…
I miss you very much my friend. Enjoyed our talks and the times …
I do not have words to express to you Kenneth , Crystal, Tim, Derrick and Rena's Sister the tremendous loss you mus…
I do not have words to express to you Kenneth , Crystal, Tim, Derrick and Rena's Sister the trem…
I do not have words to express to you Kenneth , Crystal, Tim, …
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Blue Ridge Fellowship Woodlawn, Virginia
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What was Rena's favorite color?
Blue/Purple
Blue/Purple
Blue/Purple
What were Rena's favorite ways to spend free time?
Reading Her Bible, Watching TV, Walking, Reading Books and Magazines.
Reading Her Bible, Watching TV, Walking, Reading Books and Magazines.
Reading Her Bible, Watching TV, Walking, Reading Books and Magazines.
Timeline
Born
June 11th, 1954
Passed away
October 18th, 2021
Hillsville, Virginia
Survived by
Warren Chappell
Grandson
Timothy Barton
Son-in-law
Janet Hoover
Sister
Crystal Barton
Daughter
Laura D'Antonio
Cousin
Predeceased by
Joel Cock
Father
Nancy Irene Cock
Mother, 1933-2019
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Other key details
Cause of death
Motor Accident
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel
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