Date Of Birth: June 16, 1919
Date Of Death: December 29, 2009
Edell Mae Franklin (Edie), 90 of Indianapolis, died Tuesday December 29, 2009. She was born June 16, 1919 in Indianapolis. Before retiring in 1985 she worked for Earl Grissmer and Blue Luster Companies for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Franklin, brother James Knarr, and sister Norma Jean Herrick.She is survived by her nephew Dale Herrick, nieces Dellajean Carter and Claudia May Baker; great-nephews Jay Carter and Jason Shaw, and great great niece Lea Nicole Flynn.At her request, no services will be held.Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the American Heart Association.
Melanie Lane says
My Dear “Aunt” Edie,
Always so dear and loving, wonderful friend and confidante to my Mother, Bettie, and to me as well. Your kindness touched my family throughout so many years that you were truly my Aunt Edie.
I love you very much and you will be missed so very much.
My heart goes out to Dale and to each of your family members. You’re the best and we’ll see each other again.
Love,
Melanie
tomcharlotte says
A very good friend to me and bettie
John Lane says
Edie was a long time friend to our family and my mother’s best friend. Her character and kindness could not have been at a higher level. God Bless You Edie
Mark Lane says
Our condolences Dale and family. Edie was one of the sweetest and loving people Jennifer and I know. My mom Cherished her friendship.
Frederick Meyer says
Dale and Family,
Edie held a special place with me. I was honored to be in her confidence and she became a friend. We are all fortunate indeed to have known her.
Fred
sharon k clay says
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED.
JOHNNY M says
As a friend of Tootie, it was my pleasure meeting her Aunt when they came to Kohls to shop. Eddie was a warm caring person.
Bobbie Jo Soeder says
So sorry to hear of the passing of dear sweet Edie. I just want to express to her family how much our family cherished the extraordinary friendship she had with my dear Aunt Bettie. Edie was a shining woman of dignity, wit and grace and a constant mentor. We will never forget her. I’m honored to have known Edie.
Bobbie Jo Soeder says
So sorry to hear of the passing of dear sweet Edie. As my cousins have mentioned, she was a dear member of our family too as a result of the beautiful friendship we all shared with precious Aunt Bettie. Edie was a mentor and a shining woman of dignity, charm, wit and grace.
With deepest sympathy to your family from ours. She was a wonderful person. I’m so honored to have known her.